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Israeli Sentenced to 7 Years for Assisting Iranian Intelligence in Espionage and Sabotage
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli man, Artyom Zolotarev, was sentenced to seven years in prison for espionage and sabotage on behalf of Iranian intelligence, including photographing sites and arson. The court also imposed fines and compensation payments, highlighting the need to deter Iranian recruitment efforts against Israeli citizens.
- 01Israeli Artyom Zolotarev sentenced to seven years for aiding Iranian intelligence.
- 02He conducted espionage, vandalism, and arson inside Israel for thousands of dollars.
- 03Zolotarev attempted to recruit other Israelis for Iranian intelligence missions.
- 04He received a 12-month suspended sentence, a 10,000 shekel fine, and compensation orders.
- 05Judge stressed harsher penalties due to rising Iranian recruitment attempts.
- 06The ruling aims to deter collaboration with enemy intelligence agents.
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