Iranian spy arrested in Germany: Danger for Jewish institutions!

Iranian spy arrested in Germany: Danger for Jewish institutions!

Berlin, Deutschland - Ali S., a 53-year-old Danish citizen of Afghan origin, is in custody in Germany. He was arrested on June 26th in Aarhus in Danish at the request of the Federal Attorney General and subsequently transferred to Germany. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution had previously observed it in Berlin because it was suspected of spying on behalf of the Iranian revolutionary guards, as daily newskin.

His activities are alarming: Ali S. is said to have spied on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Berlin. The focus was on a supermarket and the seat of the German-Israeli society. The Federal Ministry of Family Affairs was also targeted - whose minister Karin Prien has Jewish roots. According to the investigation, Ali S. also tries to recruit people for possible arson attacks.

The investigation and the context

The Federal Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation against the suspect. The Federal Prosecutor's Office raises the allegation of secret service agent activity, even if a specific attack planning has not yet been proven. In his survey in front of the investigative judge at the Federal Court of Justice, Ali S. was visibly reserved with his statements.

In a further context, the activities of Iranian secret services in Germany are pointed out, which are increasingly directed against opposition persons. The Federal Government has confirmed that there have been nine investigations against 24 suspected Iranian agents in Germany since 2018, although there are no diplomats among the accused. Ozi Ozar, an activist who is active in the Women* Life Freedom collective in Berlin, reported a break -in into his living environment, which he thought was to attempt the Iranian secret service. According to taz.de, the Iranian opposition in the country feels increasingly threatened.

vigilance is required

In view of the growing threat from Iranian secret services, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns German companies of possible espionage attacks. Especially companies that employ duplicate citizenship or connections to Iran should inform their employees about the dangers of research and ancillary attempt, as is Spiegel.de can be read.

Another alarm bell is the fact that the Iranian regime could possibly order attacks abroad, including Germany. The focus is clearly on opposition and supposed enemies of the state, which represent an increased goal abroad. This means that the activities of Ali S. are not an isolated case, but a terrifying continuation of an increasingly intensive espionage and intimidation campaign, which also takes place in our neighborhood.

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