Espionage

Before the closure, Switzerland’s intelligence service said that Iranian espionage posed a growing threat to Swiss diplomats.

Detectives from the Central District Police arrested the couple after covert investigations in cooperation with the Shin Bet. 

It is also suspected that they were instructed to assassinate a person whose details are not known.

Dennis Liachov initiated contact with the Iranian intelligence agents under different names and different accounts.

After the Israel-Iran War, the Islamic Republic is cracking down on those it believes are spying for Israel. However, some say that the manhunt will expand to crush political opposition in Iran.

Agencies further warned against contact with any foreign agent, obviously including those working for enemy states.

"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.

The identity of the two suspects, as well as further details into the investigation, are under an active gag order.

Since October 7 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have noted a significant rise in espionage recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iran.

The documents claim to reveal an “illegal” secret nuclear weapons program in coordination with American and European institutions. 

"A" was first approached about six months ago, after posting a scooter for sale online. An individual who expressed interest in the ad offered him a way to make quick money.