Israeli indicted for working for Iran in exchange for crypto payments
Amir Malka, a 36-year-old resident of Ashkelon, has been indicted by the Be’er Sheva District Court for establishing contact with an Iranian intelligence agent and completing various tasks in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. The indictment includes charges of contact with a foreign agent.
According to the indictment, Malka initiated contact through a Telegram bot that presented itself as part of Iran’s intelligence services. The automated message read: “Thank you for contacting the Iranian Intelligence Service. Our experts will contact you shortly. Thank you for your patience.”
In June, Malka received a Telegram message stating: “Cooperation with Iran can bring peace and security to the region. For more details, contact our…
