Greek national denies spying on London journalist for foreign intelligence

A Greek man pleaded not guilty in London to spying on an Iran International journalist.

A Greek man appeared in a London court and entered a plea of not guilty to charges of conducting surveillance for a foreign intelligence service. Prosecutors stated that the defendant traveled to Britain twice to monitor a journalist working for the television station Iran International. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding foreign state threats and surveillance operations targeting dissidents and media personnel on British soil.

• The travelProsecutors stated the defendant entered Britain twice, in April and in May, to carry out the monitoring.
• The targetThe victim is a journalist employed by the London-based television network Iran International.