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Israel Arrests Suspect Accused of Spying for Iran, Paid in Crypto

  • Israel has arrested a suspect accused of spying for Iran, involving espionage and subversive activities funded through cryptocurrency.
  • The suspect allegedly engaged in missions such as photographing Israeli officials' homes and documenting military bases for Iranian intelligence.
  • He received payment in virtual currencies, which are increasingly used to conceal financial trails in covert operations.
  • Authorities raided his Tel Aviv residence, seizing computers and storage devices containing communications with his Iranian handlers.
  • The suspect appeared in court, with his detention extended as the investigation progresses.
  • Israeli security agencies warn of ongoing recruitment attempts by Iranian networks through social media and encrypted platforms.
  • Citizens are urged not to engage with foreign actors and to report any suspicious contact or recruitment attempts.
  • The arrest reflects a trend of Iranian-linked espionage cases in Israel and the use of crypto payments in intelligence operations.

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