Two men have been charged in relation to spying on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community for Iran.
Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual Iranian and British national has been charged with engaging in contact that is likely to assist a foreign intelligence service relating to Iran.
Alireza Farasati, 22, an Iranian national, has been charged with the same offence.
The alleged offences occurred between July 9 2025 and August 15 2025, Counter Terrorism Police London said.
The men were arrested on Friday March 6 as part of an investigation into alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community in the London area.
They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national co-ordinator for counter-terrorism policing said: “These are extremely serious charges under the National Security Act, which have come about following what has been a very complex investigation.
“Since the men were arrested two weeks ago, detectives have been working around the clock to gather and assess the evidence and we have liaised closely with colleagues in the CPS to reach this point.
“We fully recognise that the public – and in particular the Jewish community – will be concerned, but I hope this investigation reassures them that we will not hesitate to take action if we identify there may be a threat to their safety, and will be relentless in our pursuit of those who may be responsible.
“Counter-terrorism policing work closely with front line officers across the country to keep communities safe.”
Two other men who were arrested on March 6 as part of the investigation have been released without charge.
