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Two Men Trialed for Iran-Ordered Journalist Stabbing, £80K Trail

5/19/2026

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Prosecutors allege a party for Iran ordered the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati in a campaign.
George Stana and Nandito Badea are on trial at Woolwich Crown Court after police stopped Stana at Zeraati’s Wimbledon address in March 2023, noting he wore gloves, a mask and carried scissors.
Detectives traced over £80,000 from Hemroc Ltd to Stana’s sister’s Revolut account and then to the defendants, linking it to Edgar Hakkopian.

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Story summary

Prosecutors allege a party for Iran ordered the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati in a campaign.
George Stana and Nandito Badea are on trial at Woolwich Crown Court after police stopped Stana at Zeraati’s Wimbledon address in March 2023, noting he wore gloves, a mask and carried scissors.
Detectives traced over £80,000 from Hemroc Ltd to Stana’s sister’s Revolut account and then to the defendants, linking it to Edgar Hakkopian.