The Iranian judiciary asserts that a Swiss national arrested for photographing sensitive military sites died by suicide in prison. The 64-year-old man entered Iran as a tourist and was caught in a prohibited area. Despite the Swiss embassy being informed of his arrest, he took his life on January 9 by tampering with the cell's power. The judiciary claims he was involved with a hostile government. The Swiss embassy confirmed that a doctor examined the body, corroborating the suicide.
Iran's judiciary spokesperson stated that the Swiss national's death occurred after he was arrested for photographing military sites, raising concerns over his activities.
The unnamed man was accused of espionage and took his life in prison, reportedly after cutting off electricity in his cell, making recordings unable.
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