India, May 1 -- Julia Varvaro, a senior US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of having personal relationships and living the "sugar baby" lifestyle, the Daily Mail reported.

Varvaro has been the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism since 2025. She is now being investigated after her ex-partner informed authorities that her actions might be a "security risk." She was removed from active activities while the investigation was being conducted as a result of the complaint, which prompted an internal assessment.

The Daily Mail reported on Thursday that Varvaro had an exceptionally snug contact with Paul Ingrassia, a controversial advisor to President Donal...