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Two IDF reservists arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

The primary suspect served in the Iron Dome air defence unit

January 27, 2025 12:43
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Superintendent Sarit Peretz, an officer in the police Internal Investigations Unit, investigating two IDF reservists accused of espionage on behalf of Iran (Screenshot from Police Spokespersons Unit)
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Two IDF reservists have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran in exchange for money.

Yuri Eliasfov, the primary suspect, who served in the IDF’s Iron Dome air defence unit, allegedly began transferring classified documents obtained during his military service to his Iranian handler in September 2024.

He is accused of recruiting his friend, Georgi Andreyev, into the espionage scheme a few months later, connecting him with the Iranian agent.

Andreyev previously served in the IDF’s Kirya military headquarters located in Tel Aviv.