Brit arrested in Cyprus accused of spying

WorldPolitics
22 Jun 2025 • 6:46 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of espionage and terrorism offences.
  • He is alleged to have been monitoring the RAF Akrotiri base and is suspected of having links with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
  • Intelligence suggested the man was planning an imminent terrorist attack, leading to his arrest on Friday.
  • The man was reportedly observed near RAF Akrotiri, a critical UK airbase for Middle East operations, carrying a camera with a long lens and multiple mobile phones.
  • The UK Foreign Office is in contact with Cypriot authorities regarding the arrest of the British national.

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