Bahrain jails two men for life over spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Dubai: Bahrain's High Criminal Court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment after convicting them of spying for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and acting on its behalf in activities that authorities said targeted the kingdom's security and national interests. The Public Prosecution said the defendants were found guilty of communicating with the IRGC and its operatives to…
Bahrain's High Criminal Court has handed down life sentences to two men convicted of spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and aiding its hostile activities against the kingdom. The Public Prosecution alleges the defendants communicated with IRGC operatives to assist in acts targeting Bahrain's security and national interests.
The court also ordered the seizure of confiscated items. The investigation began after the Cyber Crime Directorate identified a social media account linked to alleged support for Iranian attacks on Bahrain. The account's operator was arrested, confessed to managing it, communicating with a suspect abroad, and providing location data from within Bahrain.
Forensic examinations, witness testimony, and the defendant's statements corroborated the charges. The second suspect was tried in absentia. The prosecution emphasized that Bahrain will continue pursuing anyone accused of unlawful cooperation or communication with hostile entities, prioritizing the protection of the kingdom's national security.
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