Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Azeri Man Detained in Greece on Espionage Charges Near NATO Base
A man from Azerbaijan was arrested in Greece and accused of spying.
He was staying near a military base and had a camera and computer equipment that made the authorities suspicious.
The man claims he was just a tourist.
The court decided to keep him in jail while they investigate.
They are also looking into whether this is connected to other cases, including an arrest in Cyprus and a potential plot involving Iran.
A 26-year-old Azeri man was ordered into pre-trial detention in Greece.
He is accused of espionage on Crete, where a NATO military base is located.
The man was arrested on Sunday and denied the charges.
Police confiscated a high-resolution camera, USB sticks, and a laptop with encryption software.
Authorities are investigating possible links to a British man's arrest in Cyprus and an alleged Iranian plot.
- Who
- A 26-year-old Azeri man with a temporary Polish residence permit.
- What
- A 26-year-old Azeri man was charged with espionage.
- When
- The man was arrested on Sunday and ordered into pre-trial detention on Wednesday.
- Where
- On the island of Crete, Greece.
- Why
- He is suspected of espionage, specifically monitoring a NATO military base.
Accusation
Denial
Allegations vs. Denial
Accusation
Accused of espionage
Denial
Denies the charges, claims to be a tourist
- Accused
- Azeri man
- Age
- 26
- Charges
- Espionage
- Location of arrest
- Crete, Greece
- Evidence
- Camera, USB sticks, laptop with encryption software
- Detention Status
- Pre-trial detention