Jerusalemite, 21, Indicted for Spying for Iran
A 21-year-old Jerusalem man, Moshe Lachovitz, has been indicted for allegedly spying for Iran, gathering intelligence and photographing locations for a foreign.
Jerusalem, 10 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli prosecutors filed an indictment against Moshe Lachovitz, a 21-year-old Jerusalem Resident, accusing him of contacting a foreign agent and gathering intelligence on behalf of Iran.
The State Prosecutor’s Office asked the court to keep Lachovitz in custody until the end of legal proceedings.
According to the indictment, Lachovitz made contact with a man identifying himself as “Michael” while looking for work.
Prosecutors said “Michael” instructed Lachovitz to carry out a series of missions, including collecting intelligence and photographing locations in Jerusalem and Ra’anana.
The indictment says Lachovitz was paid in cryptocurrency and received thousands of dollars for the assignments.
According to prosecutors, Lachovitz continued carrying out tasks even after realizing the person directing him was operating on behalf of Iran.
The indictment charges Lachovitz with contact with a foreign agent, providing information to the enemy and additional offenses.
