Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Danish National Arrested in Berlin on Iran Spying Charges
A man from Denmark has been arrested in Germany.
He is accused of spying for Iran by collecting information about Jewish people and places.
Prosecutors say he was getting his orders from Iranian intelligence since early 2025.
In June 2025, he took photos of places like the German-Israeli Society, possibly in preparation for an attack.
German police, with help from Danish police, arrested him.
The man will now face a judge in Germany.
The German Chancellor had previously stated Germany was ready for potential attacks on Jewish targets.
A Danish national was arrested in Berlin on suspicion of spying for Iran.
The suspect allegedly collected information on Jewish sites and individuals.
He reportedly received orders from Iranian intelligence services, starting in early 2025.
The suspect is accused of photographing properties, including the German-Israeli Society headquarters, in June 2025.
The arrest was conducted with assistance from Danish police in Aarhus.
- Who
- Ali S, a Danish national, is suspected of spying for Iran.
- What
- A Danish national was arrested for spying on Jewish targets in Berlin.
- When
- The spying began in early 2025, with arrests made last week, and related activities in June 2025.
- Where
- Berlin, Germany and Aarhus, Denmark.
- Why
- The suspect was gathering intelligence, potentially for attacks on Jewish targets, on behalf of Iranian intelligence.
Accusation
Denial
Alleged Spying
Accusation
The suspect is alleged to have been gathering information on Jewish targets on behalf of Iran.
Denial
The Iranian embassy has not responded to comment on the matter.
- Suspect's Nationality
- Danish
- Suspected Offense
- Spionage
- Alleged Client
- Iran
- Target
- Jewish sites and individuals
- Location of Arrest
- Berlin, Germany
- Date of Arrest
- Last week