Israeli Citizen Arrested for Espionage on Behalf of Iranian Intelligence
Translated & summarized from Israel Police by baba
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- An Israeli citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran.
- The suspect performed tasks for Iranian intelligence for payment.
- He faces charges of contact with a foreign agent.
- The arrest was a joint operation by Israeli security forces.
- An indictment is expected to be filed in Haifa.
Israeli security forces have arrested a 25-year-old Israeli citizen from Baqa al-Gharbiyye on suspicion of acting as an agent for Iranian intelligence. The arrest, which occurred in recent weeks, was the result of a joint operation involving investigators from the Asher District's Major Crimes Unit, the Cyber Unit of Lahav 433, and the General Security Service (Shin Bet).
According to the investigation, the suspect, identified as מחמד פהמי מחמד חלף, maintained online contact with an adversary entity and carried out various tasks under their direction in exchange for financial payment. Evidence has been gathered to establish a solid evidentiary basis against him.
Following the conclusion of the investigation, the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office is set to file a severe indictment against the suspect in the Haifa District Court today. The charges include offenses related to contact with a foreign agent.
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