- An Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander was arrested in May for allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with a Pakistani intelligence operative after being allegedly honey-trapped through social media.
- The officer, posted at a field unit on the Western Front, came under surveillance by the IAF intelligence wing, which alerted security agencies after his interactions with a woman on social media raised suspicion.
- An IAF spokesperson confirmed the officer was under active surveillance and handed over to law enforcement agencies.
- The investigation has been completed and a charge sheet was submitted before the competent court on July 30; the matter is now sub judice.
- The case comes amid heightened scrutiny by security agencies of attempts by Pakistan-based intelligence operatives to target serving personnel through social media and alleged honey-trapping.
An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested on May 30, 2026, for allegedly leaking sensitive defense information to a Pakistani intelligence operative after being honey-trapped through social media. The officer, who was posted at a field unit on the Western Front, came under surveillance by the IAF intelligence wing due to suspicious interactions with a woman online.
According to officials, the officer was experiencing a difficult phase in his personal life when he began chatting with the woman. Following a complaint by the Indian Air Force, he was arrested and has been booked under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act.
“He was under active surveillance and was handed over to the suitable law enforcement agencies,” said an IAF spokesperson. The investigation has been completed, and a charge sheet was submitted to the competent court on July 30, with the case now being sub judice.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding attempts by Pakistan-based intelligence operatives to target serving personnel through social media platforms and alleged honey-trapping, amid heightened scrutiny by security agencies.
“The officer was posted at a field unit on the Western Front and came under surveillance by the IAF intelligence wing after his social media interactions with a woman raised suspicion. The case is now sub judice, with the investigation completed and a charge sheet submitted before the competent court on July 30.”
