British-Azerbaijani Man Arrested in Cyprus for Spying
Rashad Sultanov, a British-Azerbaijani man, has been arrested in Cyprus. He is accused of spying for Iran. Cypriot authorities are now seeking to send him to Britain.
Sultanov is suspected of watching a British airbase. He allegedly gave information to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. This arrest is the first outside of Britain under new laws. The laws were created to stop spying. Cypriot authorities are working with British officials. The extradition process is ongoing.
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Sultanov Arrested in Cyprus
Rashad Sultanov, a British-Azerbaijani man, is arrested in Cyprus.
Spying Allegations Against Sultanov
He is accused of spying on a UK airbase for Iran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Involved
Sultanov allegedly passed information to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
First Overseas Arrest Under New Laws
This arrest is the first in overseas territories using new laws.
Extradition Proceedings Ongoing
Cypriot authorities are working to send Sultanov to the UK.