Denmark has extradited to Germany a man accused of spying on Jewish institutions in Berlin on behalf of Iran, German prosecutors said on Tuesday, July 15th.
Prosecutors allege that Ali S. in June gathered intelligence on three Jewish sites in Berlin, possibly in preparation for future attacks.
Suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, Ali S. could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
News magazine Der Spiegel and public broadcaster ARD reported that the suspect is 53, has Afghan roots, and might have been acting on behalf of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
They also reported that he had monitored the headquarters of the German-Israeli Society.
