According to the investigation into Tamirlan Ameshukov, one of the two Ashkelon residents indicted last week for alleged Iranian espionage, he reportedly photographed sensitive locations including the Port of Eilat, a museum, and the Mount Herzl cemetery at the request of an Iranian foreign agent, despite understanding he was acting for an Iranian handler, N12 reports.
The investigation into Tamirlan Ameshukov, one of two Ashkelon residents indicted last week on charges of espionage for Iran, has revealed new details, according to N12. The suspect reportedly photographed the Port of Eilat, a museum, and the Mount Herzl cemetery at the request of an Iranian handler, despite understanding he was working for a foreign agent. The indictment against Ameshukov and his partner Alina Kushnirenko, filed Thursday, previously revealed they had documented Mount Herzl ahead of a state ceremony with Prime Minister Netanyahu. This new account adds further locations the suspect was allegedly tasked with photographing. The Shin Bet investigation continues.
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