Alexander Granovsky from Petah Tikva, Israel, has been sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison for espionage for Iran.
Modern.az reports with reference to local media that Granovsky confessed to having contacted an Iranian agent, transferring information to the enemy, and also participating in setting fire to various objects and damaging property.
According to the Israeli Prosecutor's Office, this is the harshest sentence issued against an Israeli citizen cooperating with Iranian agents through social networks.
According to the investigation materials, Granovsky's contacts with the Iranian agent were established through social networks. He carried out the tasks of the Iranian side and, in return, carried out various activities.