General Security Arrests Iraqi Spying for Israel
The General Directorate of General Security arrested an Iraqi national over his involvement in spying operations in favor of the Israeli enemy, the State-run National News Agency reported on Saturday.
As part of its efforts to counter espionage and dismantle linked cells inside Lebanon, the General Security arrested Iraqi M.Y. for collecting data in favor of Israel, NNA said.
The suspect admitted during interrogations that he was recruited by one of the Israeli officers, active in foreign operations in the Arab countries, executing assassinations and training fighters.
He was tasked with collecting security data about the Lebanese army and Lebanese officials. Moreover he was requested to recruit individuals to form a sabotage ring.
The man has also linked his Israeli operator to his brother in Iraq in order to gather information about the activities of the Iraqi authorities, it added.
The suspect was referred to related authorities and efforts are ongoing to arrest the rest of network.
Source: Naharnet
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