Three Iranian males in London charged with spying offences below National Security Act | EUROtoday

Three Iranian nationals dwelling in London have been charged below the National Security Act with partaking in conduct prone to help a international intelligence service, after an investigation led by counter-terrorism officers, the Metropolitan Police stated.

Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, of St John’s Wood, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, of Kensal Rise, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, of Ealing, have been remanded in custody and are because of seem at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

They have been arrested and detained on May 3 below Section 27 of the National Security Act and all three have been charged with partaking in conduct prone to help the Iranian international intelligence service between August 14 2024 and February 16 2025.

Sepahvand was additionally charged with partaking in surveillance, reconnaissance and open-source analysis, aspiring to commit acts, specifically critical violence in opposition to an individual within the UK.

Manesh and Noori have additionally been charged with partaking in surveillance and reconnaissance, with the intention that acts, specifically critical violence in opposition to an individual within the UK, can be dedicated by others.

Commander Dominic Murphy, from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, stated: “These are extremely serious charges under the National Security Act, which have come about following what has been a very complex and fast-moving investigation.

“Since the men were arrested two weeks ago, detectives have been working around the clock and we have worked closely with colleagues in the CPS to reach this point. We have been in contact with the individuals directly affected and we continue to provide them with support.

“Now that these men have been charged I would urge people not to speculate about this case, so that the criminal justice process can run its course.”

On May 9, a fourth man, aged 31, was additionally arrested as a part of the investigation and detained below Section 27 of the National Security Act 2023. He was launched with out cost on Thursday.