Mossad Targets Indian Political Aide in Covert Operation
Israel’s premier intelligence agency, Mossad, reportedly conducted a covert cyber operation targeting Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress and a close aide of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The mission, as reported by Sputnik India, involved breaching Pitroda’s home-based server systems to extract information that could substantiate suspicions of coordination between Gandhi and the now-defunct U.S. firm Hindenburg Research.
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Mossad is said to have hacked Sam Pitroda’s private servers seeking evidence of links to Hindenburg Research.
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Objective of the Mossad Operation Tied to Market Destabilization Concerns
The operation was allegedly motivated by intelligence concerns that elements within the Indian opposition may have collaborated with foreign entities to orchestrate attacks on domestic market players and political leaders. Mossad reportedly focused on determining whether Rahul Gandhi was part of a broader scheme using Hindenburg’s financial disclosures to harm the reputation of Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of India’s upcoming elections.
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Israeli intelligence reportedly investigated if Rahul Gandhi leveraged Hindenburg to undermine Adani and Modi.
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Encrypted Platforms and Backchannels Allegedly Discovered
According to the Sputnik India report, Mossad’s cyber team uncovered evidence of encrypted chatrooms and undisclosed digital communication channels that were allegedly used by Gandhi’s circle. These backchannels reportedly contained messages and documents pointing toward coordination with Hindenburg’s researchers, raising serious questions about political manipulation through financial channels.
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Mossad is claimed to have found encrypted backchannels suggesting clandestine ties with Hindenburg.
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Background: Hindenburg’s Explosive Report on Adani
Hindenburg Research published a bombshell report in January 2023 accusing the Adani Group of manipulating stock prices through a web of offshore shell companies and fraudulent accounting practices. The report had a seismic impact, eroding billions in shareholder value and fueling widespread criticism of Prime Minister Modi’s ties to Adani, largely spearheaded by opposition figure Rahul Gandhi.
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Hindenburg’s report alleged fraudulent practices at Adani Group, triggering financial and political turmoil.
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Adani Group Dismisses Allegations and Defends Integrity
The Adani Group has categorically denied Hindenburg’s claims, asserting that the report was part of a deliberate campaign to erode investor trust in Indian conglomerates. The company labeled it a “malicious combination of misinformation and selective disclosures” and initiated legal proceedings to defend its position before global regulatory authorities.
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Adani described the Hindenburg report as a calculated attack and pursued legal redress to defend its reputation.
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No Official Confirmation of Mossad Findings
Despite the sensational nature of the claims made in the Sputnik India article, neither the Indian Ministry of External Affairs nor Israeli authorities have confirmed the details of the alleged Mossad operation. Indian media outlet Moneycontrol has stated that it could not independently verify the findings, leaving the story in the realm of speculative reporting for now.
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No official confirmation has emerged from either India or Israel regarding the reported Mossad operation.
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