In two Maldivian individuals were detained under the Foreigners Act amid allegations of espionage related to ISRO scientists including Dr Narayanan who faced accusations of divulging confidential space research to ... foreign entities The subsequent investigation by the Kerala Police and Intelligence Bureau characterized by dubious confessions and unsubstantiated evidence was later deemed flawed by the CBI which ultimately dismissed the espionage claims resulting in significant harm to Dr Narayanan s career and personal life necessitating a protracted pursuit of justice