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  "url": "https://tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/spionage-iran-100.html",
  "source": "extension",
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  "description": "Ali S., a 53-year-old man with Danish nationality and Afghan roots, was arrested in Aarhus, Denmark on June 26, 2025, after being observed by German domestic intelligence in Berlin. He has been extradited to Germany and is held in investigative custody. The Federal Prosecutor accuses him of secret service agent activity for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, focusing on scouting Israeli and Jewish locations in Berlin including a supermarket, head office of the German-Israeli Society, and reportedly the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs. He allegedly also tried to recruit people for arson attacks following Iranian Revolutionary Guards' instructions. While espionage aimed at potential future attacks is suspected, no concrete attack plans have been proven. Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has issued a security warning to German companies about increased Iranian espionage and proxy activities, with possible cyber espionage and state-terrorist threats abroad including Germany. They advise special caution for persons with dual Iranian citizenship or Iran ties, and recommend avoiding business travel to Iran. Ali S. remains in custody in Karlsruhe before the Federal Court of Justice.",
  "summary_short": "A suspected Iranian spy, Ali S., was arrested in Denmark and extradited to Germany on June 26, 2025, accused of spying for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and scouting Jewish and Israeli-related targets in Berlin.",
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  "source": "extension",
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  "summary_extended": "Ali S., a 53-year-old Danish citizen of Afghan origin, was arrested in Aarhus, Denmark on June 26, 2025, after surveillance in Berlin by German security services. He is accused by the German Federal Prosecutor of spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, particularly scouting three locations in Berlin, including a supermarket, the office of the German-Israeli Society, and reportedly the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, which is led by Minister Karin Prien who has Jewish roots. Authorities suspect the espionage aimed at identifying targets for possible future attacks, and Ali S. allegedly attempted recruiting individuals for arson attacks. Currently, no concrete evidence proves specific attack planning. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns German companies about increasing Iranian espionage threats and advises caution, especially for employees with Iranian links, recommending to avoid business travel to Iran if possible. Ali S. was remanded in custody in Karlsruhe after being extradited and presented to the investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice.",
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