IDF Soldier Charged with Espionage for Iran
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
An IDF soldier has been indicted for allegedly spying for Iran for about a year, providing sensitive military information including details on bases and commanders. Arrested in September, the soldier reportedly received payment in cryptocurrency and was asked to install malicious apps. Security agencies called the case "extremely serious" and urged public vigilance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An IDF soldier faces charges of espionage for Iran, allegedly providing sensitive military intelligence.
- The soldier is accused of supplying information on bases, readiness, and commanders for about a year.
- He reportedly received payment in digital currencies and was asked to install malicious communication apps.
- The handler offered the soldier $200,000 to travel to Iran, according to the investigation.
- Security agencies deemed the case "extremely serious" and urged public vigilance against suspicious contacts.
The Military Advocate General's Unit has filed a serious indictment against an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier suspected of acting for Iranian intelligence for approximately one year. The soldier, arrested in September during a joint operation by security and military investigation bodies, is accused of providing sensitive information about military bases, readiness procedures, interceptors, and commanders. His detention has been extended until November 12, 2026.
According to a joint statement from the Shin Bet, Israel Police, and IDF Spokesperson's Unit, the indictment includes charges of intentionally conveying information to an enemy to harm state security, conveying information for the benefit of an enemy, and contact with a foreign agent. The investigation revealed that the soldier was aware his handler was Iranian and received payment in digital currencies via crypto wallets. He allegedly provided details on his unit's activities, military readiness, and his personal call-ups during Operation "Lion's Roar." Information on military bases and their coordinates was also reportedly transferred, along with photographs of interceptors and American refueling planes at an Israeli airport.
The soldier is also accused of sharing details about his colleagues and commanders with the Iranian handler, who intended to recruit them for further espionage. He reportedly provided the handler with access to a Telegram group for prospective recruits, which the handler then joined. The handler instructed the soldier to install malicious communication apps for encrypted calls and offered him money, a "dumb" phone, and a handgun. A cover story was agreed upon in case their contact was exposed, and the handler offered the soldier $200,000 to travel to Iran.
Security agencies described the case as "extremely serious" and urged the public to be vigilant against suspicious approaches from unidentified sources. They emphasized that any suspicious contact, request for information, or offer of payment for services must be reported to security authorities. The security bodies vowed to continue thwarting espionage and terrorism and to prosecute those who aid the enemy or endanger national security.
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