Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist
A Greek national has been accused of spying on a London-based Iranian journalist using a hidden camera. Ioannis Aidinidis allegedly traveled to the UK twice to conduct surveillance and is charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to Iran. He is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 19.
- ▪Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, is accused of using a covert camera hidden in a sock to spy on the journalist.
- ▪He allegedly traveled to the UK in April and May to photograph and film addresses related to the journalist.
- ▪Aidinidis was arrested on May 16 and is charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service.
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Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalistJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJessica RawnsleyGetty ImagesA Greek national accused of spying on a London-based Iranian journalist allegedly used a covert camera hidden inside a sock to carry out surveillance, a court has heard.Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London.Prosecutor Lee Ingham said Aidinidis allegedly travelled to the UK twice - in April and May this year - to carry out surveillance on the journalist working for Iran International.He is accused of photographing and filming addresses and number plates…
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