Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 8: A serving Indian Air Force officer has been arrested following a complaint by the IAF that he allegedly shared military-related information after being honey-trapped by a Pakistani intelligence operative through social media, police said on Saturday.

A case was registered against the officer under provisions of the Official Secrets Act. He was arrested on May 30, while the chargesheet was filed before the competent court on July 30 following completion of the investigation, police said in a statement.

"Based upon a complaint by the Indian Air Force authorities, a serving air force officer was arrested on May 30 on allegations of being honey-trapped by a Pakistani intelligence operative," police said.

According to police sources, the officer allegedly shared information concerning military-related activities.

The investigation is linked to a suspected espionage network in which the officer was allegedly contacted through social media by a woman, who subsequently communicated with him through video calls and other digital platforms, the sources said.

The woman is suspected to have been operating on behalf of intelligence handlers based in Pakistan, they added.