A foreign national from Tajikistan has been indicted on charges of spying for Iran, according to a report by ynet. The suspect allegedly photographed the Port of Haifa and an Elbit Systems facility as part of the espionage activities.
An indictment has been filed against a Tajik national for allegedly spying for Iran, including photographing the Port of Haifa and an Elbit Systems facility, according to a ynet report. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of passing intelligence to Iranian handlers. This is the latest in a series of espionage cases involving Iranian intelligence targeting Israeli strategic infrastructure. Earlier this month, The Zioneer reported on the indictment of another Tajik national, Behrouz Sobirgon, for similar activity, and in June, a Haifa resident was charged with spying for Iran during wartime. The Shin Bet and Israel Police are leading the investigation. Details on the specific charges and the suspect's full name remain under a court-ordered gag order.
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