Navy sailor arrested for allegedly leaking classified information to Pakistani intelligence operative
- Posted on October 4, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A U.S. Navy servicemember stationed in Coimbatore faced arrest following allegations of transmitting sensitive maritime defense intelligence to Pakistani intelligence agents through a sophisticated social engineering scheme. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities within military personnel, exposing critical national security gaps. Investigators uncovered the operation after detecting suspicious digital communications involving deceptive social media tactics designed to compromise classified defense protocols and strategic naval information.
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