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IDF Soldier Charged With Spying for Iran, Leaking Interceptor Details
An IDF soldier has been indicted for allegedly spying for Iran and passing sensitive military information in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. The case was announced on Thursday after a joint investigation by the Shin Bet, police and the IDF.
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What happened
- 01An IDF soldier was indicted on Thursday for allegedly spying for Iran and passing sensitive military information in exchange for cryptocurrency.
- 02The soldier was arrested in September after a joint investigation by the Shin Bet, police and military police.
- 03The indictment includes charges of conveying information to the enemy with intent to harm state security and contact with a foreign agent.
- 04Investigators say the soldier had contact with Iranian handlers for about a year and knew he was dealing with an Iranian operative.
- 05He allegedly passed details about his unit’s activity, readiness, call-ups, bases, equipment, personnel and commanders.
- 06Some reports say he photographed interceptors, military vehicles and American refueling aircraft at an Israeli airfield.
- 07One report says the handlers offered the soldier $200,000 to travel to Iran.
- 08Security agencies called the case extremely serious and urged vigilance against suspicious approaches.
According to the indictment, the soldier was arrested in September and had been in contact with Iranian handlers for about a year. The charges include conveying information to the enemy with intent to harm state security, conveying information for the benefit of the enemy, and contact with a foreign agent.
The soldier allegedly provided details about his unit’s military activity, readiness and call-ups, as well as military bases, equipment, personnel and commanders. Some reports say he also photographed interceptors, military vehicles and American refueling aircraft, and shared a Telegram group for recruits. One report says he was offered $200,000 to travel to Iran.
Security agencies described the case as extremely serious and urged the public to be alert to suspicious contacts. Several reports say the soldier’s detention has been extended, though they give different end dates.
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IDF Soldier Charged With Spying for Iran, Leaking Interceptor Details
