Two men deny Iran-backed surveillance of Jewish and Israeli sites in London
Summary
Two men, Nematollah Shahsavani and Alireza Farasati, have denied spying on Jewish and Israeli sites in London for Iran's intelligence service. They face charges under the UK’s National Security Act for allegedly gathering information at several important locations last year.Key Facts
- Shahsavani, 41, and Farasati, 22, pleaded not guilty to spying accusations.
- The alleged spying took place between July 9 and August 15, 2023.
- Targeted places include the Israeli embassy, consulate, a college, a woman of interest to Iran, and Britain's oldest synagogue.
- Prosecutors say Shahsavani ordered Farasati to collect intelligence on London's Jewish and Israeli communities.
- Shahsavani is a British-Iranian dual national living in London since 2009; Farasati is an Iranian national living in London since 2021.
- Police seized electronic devices from Farasati during a stop in August 2023.
- Both men were detained in March 2024 and remain in custody.
- A full trial is set for April 26, 2024, at the Old Bailey court in London.
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