Rajasthan Police Arrests Shakoor Khan: Allegations of Espionage Linked to Stolen iPhone

Shakoor Khan, a personal secretary to a former cabinet minister, has been arrested by Rajasthan Police on espionage charges. His arrest follows the discovery of a stolen iPhone that was allegedly used for suspicious communications with contacts in Pakistan. Investigators found that the device was involved in sharing sensitive information, raising concerns about a potential international cyber-espionage network. The case has led to an FIR being filed against Khan, highlighting the serious implications of the investigation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2025, 14:42 IST

Arrest of Shakoor Khan

Shakoor Khan, previously detained on suspicions of espionage for Pakistan, has now been formally arrested by the Rajasthan Police. He has been placed under a seven-day remand. Khan has served as the personal secretary to former cabinet minister Sale Mohammad. Additionally, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against him.

Details of the Case

The case dates back to May 25, 2025, when an iPhone 13 Pro was reported stolen from the Shantinagar police station area in Jaipur. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the stolen device was being used in Pakistan, with calls made to various Pakistani numbers. Furthermore, there were indications of suspicious conversations occurring through WhatsApp video calls.

Evidence of Espionage

Investigators found that the phone had been used to send videos and images of religious sites to contacts in Pakistan, raising alarms among security agencies. The stolen iPhone 13 was eventually recovered from Khan, who is now under scrutiny for his connections to suspicious Pakistani numbers.

Suspicious Contacts

The following Pakistani numbers were identified as having received calls from the stolen phone:

Visa Danish Mohammed – 9810488939
Nirmala Devi Visa – 7357409787
Haji Wali Mohammed Daresh – 923445001555

Authorities have determined that the phone was used to share locations and multimedia related to religious sites, suggesting a potential link to an international cyber-espionage operation. An FIR, numbered 04/2025, has been lodged against Shakoor Khan at the Shanti Nagar police station, citing sections 282 and 294 of the IPC, along with section 238B of the Indian Telegraph Act of 1923.