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British man arrested in Cyprus suspected of spying and terror offences

British man arrested in Cyprus suspected of spying and terror offences

Summary

A British man has been arrested in Cyprus for allegedly spying and being involved in terror-related activities. He reportedly conducted surveillance for Iran on the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus and appeared in court, resulting in an eight-day detention.

Key Facts

  • A British man was arrested in Cyprus, suspected of espionage (spying) and terror offences.
  • He is believed to have monitored the RAF Akrotiri base, a key UK military site in Cyprus.
  • The man is reportedly of Azerbaijani descent and linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
  • He appeared in a district court and was detained for eight more days.
  • The UK Foreign Office is in contact with Cypriot authorities about the arrest.
  • Cyprus's police have not provided further details due to national security concerns.
  • Local media say he may have watched another air base in Cyprus since mid-April.
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