The Banality of Spying

The Banality of Spying All Publications / Israel-Iran War

Nearly two weeks ago, an unnamed 14-year-old Israeli citizen was indicted on espionage charges for allegedly carrying out tasks for Iranian intelligence in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. According to prosecutors, the minor from central Israel was recruited via Telegram in April 2025 and communicated with an Iranian agent who transferred over $1,170 into his digital wallets. The teen allegedly completed several assignments, including filming the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, taking videos near Sourasky Medical Center and in Ramat Gan, and spraying pro-Iranian graffiti.

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