The arrest of a Gurugram lawyer, Rizwan, on charges of espionage and transferring sensitive information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has revealed further details, including multiple trips to Amritsar and the alleged handling of ₹41 lakh. According to police reports, Rizwan made seven trips to Amritsar to collect the cash.

Rizwan's friend, Musharraf alias Parvez, who is also a lawyer, was earlier detained by the Nuh police but later released after investigators found no evidence linking him to the case. Musharraf told investigators that he and Rizwan became friends in 2022 when Musharraf was interning at the Sohna court. Rizwan practiced in the Gurugram court, while Musharraf joined the Nuh court. Despite working in different courts, the two remained in touch and often went on outings together.

Musharraf recounted a specific incident when he and Rizwan traveled to the Amritsar Wagah border in his car. After visiting the Golden Temple, Rizwan received a bag of money from unidentified individuals on a two-wheeler. On their return journey, they were involved in an accident, forcing them to complete their trip by train. Musharraf also stated that on August 1, they returned to Amritsar to retrieve the damaged car and stayed overnight in a hotel. Reportedly, Rizwan left the hotel that night, stating he was going to get money. According to Musharraf, Rizwan made seven trips to Amritsar to collect money from individuals driving a Scorpio and a Skoda.

Rizwan confessed to the police that he collected ₹41 lakh in cash and handed it over to Ajay Arora. Officials discovered that Rizwan had two bank accounts: a Punjab National Bank account in Tauru and an IndusInd Bank account in Sohna. The Punjab National Bank account was closed after exceeding its limit, suggesting crores of rupees in hawala funds were deposited from Pakistani handlers. Authorities believe a significant portion of this money was used to strengthen terrorist networks and fund anti-national activities in Punjab.

Investigators are also examining suspicious transactions found on Rizwan's laptop and phone. Raids are being conducted across the state in connection to the case.

This is the third espionage-related arrest from the Mewat region this year. In May, Mohammad Tarif, a quack, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive military information with Pakistani handlers.