33 Mossad and Iranian spies arrested in Saudi in 3 years

Saudi intelligence authorities have arrested 33 spies working for the Iranian Savak and the Israeli Mossad intelligence agencies and referred them to investigative and judicial authorities over the past three years, the Okaz newspaper reported yesterday.

Thirty Saudi, an Iranian, an Afghan and a Jordanian are amongst those arrested, the paper reported.

Both intelligence agencies provided the spies with money and training to conduct espionage operations in the kingdom including providing information and reports about the country’s economy and security.

The Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh found the Jordanian guilty of communicating and working for Mossad and sentenced him to nine years in prison. He is currently serving his term.

The remaining 32 spies were in touch with Iran’s intelligence agency, SAVAK.

Charges against the defendants include providing sensitive information that would affect the kingdom’s security, unity and territorial integrity.