Author: Lior Ohana, Liran Tamari

A recent document reveals details about Vladimir Varkhovsky, who was involved in security offenses on behalf of Iranian intelligence and agreed to assassinate an Israeli scientist for financial gain. Despite making aliyah to Israel from Ukraine eight years ago, Varkhovsky fell into credit card fraud due to financial difficulties, leading to his engagement in criminal activities and subsequent conviction. According to expert opinions, individuals with limited financial resources are often targeted for recruitment by foreign agencies like Iran. Vulnerabilities, such as a criminal record or urgent financial needs, make native Israelis susceptible to such recruitment tactics. The allure of quick…