WANA (Jul 01) – German prosecutors announced on Tuesday that a Danish citizen has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran with the aim of gathering information on Jewish sites and individuals in Berlin.

 

According to the prosecutors, the man – identified only as “Ali S.” in accordance with German privacy laws – allegedly conducted espionage activities at three properties in June 2025 to prepare for further intelligence operations, including potential terrorist attacks against Jewish targets.

 

The suspect was reportedly arrested last Thursday in Aarhus, Denmark.

 

Prosecutors claim that earlier this year, he was tasked by an Iranian intelligence service to collect information on Jewish neighbourhoods and specific Jewish individuals in Berlin.

 

Media reports state that the suspect is accused of working for the intelligence service of a foreign power.

 

Prosecutors said the arrest was made following information provided by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency.

 

The suspect is expected to appear before a judge in Germany to determine whether he will remain in custody pending formal charges after his extradition from Denmark.

 

It remains unclear when the extradition will take place.