Two Jailed for Life Over IRGC Terror Plot

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Court fines defendants BD10,000 each and orders confiscation of seized items.

Manama: Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The High Criminal Court also imposed a BD10,000 fine on each defendant and ordered the confiscation of items seized in connection with the case.

According to investigators, information gathered by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science confirmed that Iranian intelligence agencies and the IRGC financed and directed leaders of terrorist groups based in Iran to monitor vital facilities in Bahrain, preparing for attacks and terrorist operations inside the Kingdom.

Authorities said the plan aimed to destabilise Bahrain’s security and threaten public safety and national stability.

Investigations revealed that the first defendant, who had fled to Iran, recruited the second defendant inside Bahrain to assist in terrorist activities. He was allegedly tasked with transferring and delivering funds intended to support terrorist operatives linked to the organisation.

The second defendant was also accused of monitoring key facilities in Bahrain and, at the request of the IRGC and Iranian intelligence agencies, passing information to them in preparation for targeting those sites during hostile actions against the Kingdom.

The Public Prosecution said it immediately launched an investigation after receiving the report, questioning the defendants, hearing witness testimonies, and assigning technical experts to examine seized electronic devices.

Forensic examinations reportedly confirmed the defendants’ involvement in the charges.

The Public Prosecution subsequently ordered the defendants’ detention before referring the case to the High Criminal Court, which issued its verdict today.

Officials stated that the case was heard over several court sessions during which all legal procedures and fair trial guarantees were observed, including the presence of defence lawyers and allowing the defendants a full opportunity to present their case.