Espionage
National Crime Unit officer questioned on suspicion of contact with foreign agent, likely from Iran
The details were uncovered by Lahav 433’s cyber unit, which identified a link associated with the officer. A deeper investigation traced the link to a foreign agent.
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FBI offers $200,000 reward for former US Air Force specialist accused of spying for Iran
Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site
Israel reportedly surveilled, recorded American CMCC base, IDF denies 'absurd' claim
Staff have allegedly been instructed to avoid sharing sensitive information in the CMCC, over fears that Jerusalem is collecting the data and would later exploit the information.
WATCH: Bat Yam mayor warns residents against Iranian intelligence recruitment attempts
Iran is targeting Bat Yam residents for recruitment, Mayor Tzvika Brot said, urging locals to report any suspicious outreach before causing “irreversible harm.”
Houthi court sentences 17 to death for alleged espionage for Israel, US, Saudi Arabia
Seventeen people were sentenced to death by a Houthi court over accusations of providing intelligence to foreign powers including Israel and the US.
Israeli arrested in espionage plot, accused of carrying out missions for Iranian agents
According to the police and Shin Bet, the suspect was aware he was operating under the direction of Iranian agents and that his actions could harm state security.
Australia spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecommunications, critical infrastructure
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization's director general of security, Mike Burgess, warned that Chinese hackers had also penetrated United States telecommunications systems.
Israeli authorities arrest Tel Aviv resident suspected of spying for Iran
The 27-year-old resident of Tel Aviv photographed sensitive locations, including the location of a missile impact site in Ramat Gan, investigations found.
Iran releases two French nationals charged with espionage, Macron says
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were each sentenced to over 30 years in prison after being detained in 2022 on suspicion of espionage and collaboration with Israel.
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel.
Israeli prosecutors to indict Jaffa teen suspected of spying on behalf of ISIS, Hamas
Police said a 14-year-old from Jaffa filmed sensitive Israeli sites for ISIS and Hamas, and attempted to prepare explosives before his arrest in Ramallah.
US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million
US prosecutors charge Peter Williams with selling US trade secrets to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million, raising national security concerns.