Israeli Court Indicts Tajik Spy for Espionage on Iran’s Behalf

The Israeli State Prosecution filed a serious indictment on Monday against Bakhruz Shakhrib Davidoveyev, a 33-year-old Tajik citizen who was in Israel illegally, accusing him of espionage for Iran. According to the indictment submitted to the Tel Aviv District Court, Davidoveyev maintained continuous contact with hostile Iranian intelligence operatives, gathering sensitive information about Israel’s strategic, security, and military infrastructure. He transmitted this intelligence via the Telegram app in exchange for systematic cryptocurrency payments.

The indictment details that from February to June, Davidoveyev was systematically directed by Iranian intelligence agents operating under the code names "Anna," "Uri," and "Polina." He collected visual and tactical intelligence, including precise real-time locations of missile impacts during Operation "Breaking Dawn." He also undertook complex photography missions at sensitive sites such as Haifa Port and the Elbit Systems factory, intending to harm Israel’s security.

About two months into his espionage activities, Davidoveyev expressed serious fears of Israeli security forces to his handler "Polina" and requested to end his role. The Iranian agent coldly responded that while he had the right to quit, refusal would immediately cut off his financial support. Despite his fears, Davidoveyev chose to continue cooperating the next day.

In addition to intelligence gathering, Davidoveyev actively helped Iran expand its internal espionage network in Israel by distributing dozens of fake job advertisements in immigrant neighborhoods of Ashdod and Tel Aviv, aiming to recruit others for similar intelligence tasks.

The indictment charges Davidoveyev with serious security offenses including contact with a foreign agent, providing information to the enemy, and intending to harm national security. The prosecution intends to keep him in custody until the trial concludes.