Travel Vlogger Jyoti Malhotra Under Investigation for Alleged Espionage

Jyoti Malhotra's Sponsorships Under Scrutiny

Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra has attracted numerous sponsorships for her travel vlogs, notably one from a UAE-based travel company that has caught the attention of investigative agencies. Jyoti, who was arrested on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan, has several videos sponsored by a firm named Vigo, which holds a license to operate in Pakistan. Currently, the travel vlogger from Haryana is in police custody, and sources indicate that all her sponsors are being thoroughly examined. Jyoti runs a YouTube channel called 'Travel with Jo,' which boasts around 400,000 subscribers, and she has 132,000 followers on Instagram.

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Vigo, which has offices in Singapore and Dubai, operates in Pakistan with a valid travel agency license and is recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). While there is no evidence linking Vigo to funding for Pakistan, its operations in the country have raised suspicions. Meanwhile, investigative agencies have discovered that Jyoti was in contact with Pakistani intelligence officials during India's counteraction to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, known as Operation Sindoor, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.