Israeli Couple from Ashkelon Indicted for Spying for Iran Despite Knowing Their Handler
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First reported by Ynet · 31 minutes ago
What happened
An Israeli couple from Ashkelon, Tamirlan Amshukov and Alina Kushnirenko, have been indicted for spying for Iran by collecting sensitive security and infrastructure information and transmitting it via Telegram for cryptocurrency payments. Despite realizing their Iranian handler's identity during their missions, they continued their activities. The prosecution seeks to keep them in custody due to the severity of their actions and flight risk.
- 01Israeli couple from Ashkelon indicted for spying for Iran via Telegram.
- 02They collected intelligence on security personnel and infrastructure from April to July 2026.
- 03The couple continued spying after realizing their Iranian handler's identity.
- 04They received cryptocurrency payments for their espionage activities.
- 05Evidence includes digital communications, photos, videos, and financial records.
- 06Prosecution requests detention due to flight risk and the severity of offenses.
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