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Iranian Spies Charged for Targeting London's Jewish Community

3/19/2026

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Nematollah Shahsavani and Alireza Farasati have been charged under the National Security Act with spying on London's Jewish community for Iran.
The charges relate to activities conducted between July 9 and August 15, 2025.
They were arrested on March 6 and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans stressed the charges' seriousness and noted two others were released without charge.

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Story summary

Nematollah Shahsavani and Alireza Farasati have been charged under the National Security Act with spying on London's Jewish community for Iran.
The charges relate to activities conducted between July 9 and August 15, 2025.
They were arrested on March 6 and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans stressed the charges' seriousness and noted two others were released without charge.