Illegal Tajik Resident Charged with Spying for Iran, Documented Haifa Port and Elbit

The Israeli State Prosecutor's Office filed espionage charges on Monday at the Tel Aviv District Court against Bokhroz Shakhrib Davodoveyev, a 33-year-old illegal resident from Tajikistan. He is accused of providing sensitive information to Iranian intelligence operatives via Telegram in exchange for payments. According to the indictment, Davodoveyev received detailed instructions before each mission, reported on their execution, and expressed fears of exposure or arrest, yet continued his activities after reassurance from his handlers.

During interrogation, Davodoveyev admitted to the charges, initially motivated by financial gain but later acknowledging anger toward Israel and awareness that he was aiding Iran amid ongoing conflict. Investigators found dozens of photos and videos on his device depicting strategic targets across Israel, including missile impact sites, Haifa port, Elbit Systems facilities, and other locations requested by Iranian intelligence.

The prosecution also revealed evidence of cryptocurrency transfers totaling approximately $2,230 over about six weeks. Additionally, Davodoveyev's device contained fake job advertisements distributed in Ashdod and Tel Aviv aimed at recruiting other immigrants for similar espionage tasks. The indictment accuses him of security offenses including contact with a foreign agent, providing information to benefit the enemy, and intentionally compromising state security.