US EditionTeen Admits to Security Offenses, Being Recruited by Iranian Handler, in Plea Deal
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Teen admits to security offenses, being recruited by Iranian handler, in plea deal
The case joins others in a disturbing pattern seen since October 7, namely, Iranian intelligence operatives attempting to recruit Israelis through Telegram and other encrypted platforms.
The defendant admitted as part of a plea agreement that he documented state institutions while holding a sign that read: "Where do you think the next target is?" In exchange for the photographs, he received payment to a digital wallet. He also installed an app on his phone that allowed an agent to remotely control the camera, and was asked to set fire to a forest near Rehovot.
A 16.5-year-old minor from the Sheflera admitted that he had been in contact with an Iranian agent for several months and carried out missions for him in return for payment. He is accused of contacting a foreign agent and passing information to the enemy. The boy admitted that he tried to recruit his friends to join the activity
A 16.5-year-old minor from Sheflera pleaded guilty today (Monday) in the Central District Court in Lod to serious security offenses: contact with an Iranian agent and passing information to the enemy. After receiving the probation service's report, the arguments for punishment will be heard. According to the amended indictment, filed by the Central District Attorney's Office, the contact was established via Telegram after the outbreak of the "Ir…
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