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In a startling revelation, an Indian embassy employee in Moscow, Satendra Siwal, hailing from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested by the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying on behalf of Pakistan’s ISI. The espionage case involves a honey trap orchestrated by a woman, “Pooja Mehra,” on social media, leading to the sharing of classified military documents.
Indian Embassy Employee Falls Victim to Honey Trap. Siwal fell victim to an online friendship with a woman posing as “Pooja Mehra,” who coerced him into sharing sensitive information about Indian Air Force and Indian Navy weapon systems.
Forensic Examination:
Siwal claims the classified documents are on his phone, and forensic experts are currently examining his electronic devices to verify his statement.
Indian Embassy Employee Falls Victim to Honey Trap, Shares Military Secrets. The investigation reveals Siwal’s involvement in anti-India activities orchestrated by ISI handlers, with the woman’s social media
account allegedly managed by Pakistan’s intelligence agency.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Siwal, employed as an IBSA at the Indian embassy in Moscow since 2021, was apprehended on February 4 in Lucknow.
He faces charges under Section 121A of the IPC and the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
Confession and MEA Response:
Indian Embassy Employee shared military secrets. The Ministry of External Affairs is collaborating with investigative authorities.
Siwal’s family members reportedly relocated from their village in Hapur.
This alarming case underscores the potential threats posed by online espionage and the need for vigilance in safeguarding sensitive information. Authorities are diligently pursuing legal proceedings, and the Ministry of External Affairs is actively cooperating in the investigation.
