A Swiss nationwide arrested in Iran and accused of spying has died in jail, based on Iranian state media.
The person was being held with one other inmate at a jail within the japanese metropolis of Semnan when he “dedicated suicide” on Thursday, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim Information Company stated.
The judiciary-run Mizan Information Company stated jail officers instantly took motion to avoid wasting the Swiss citizen’s life, however their efforts have been unsuccessful.
Mizan gave no additional element concerning the man’s id.
“This morning, a Swiss citizen dedicated suicide in Semnan jail,” an announcement on Mizan’s web site, attributed to Mohammad Sadegh Akbari, Semnan’s chief justice, stated.
The assertion added that he had been “arrested by Iranian safety forces for espionage” and the case was “below investigation”.
The Swiss International Affairs Division confirmed the dying, including that its embassy was in touch with Iranian authorities.
Lately, Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards have arrested dozens of twin nationals and foreigners, totally on prices associated to espionage and safety.
Switzerland performs an necessary middleman position between Washington and Tehran because it represents American pursuits in Iran and shares messages between the 2 international locations.