Turkey has escalated its security measures by arresting Syrian activist and businessman, Ahmed Katie, on charges of espionage for French intelligence, as reported by Sabah newspaper. The arrest, ordered by a Turkish court, is part of a broader crackdown that also saw the revocation of citizenship for five Egyptian nationals, including Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahmoud Hussein, as confirmed by Mada Masr. These actions come amidst Turkey's intensified surveillance on individuals with alleged international connections, particularly those involved in human rights activism. Ahmed Katie is accused of leading a three-person intelligence cell and has been under surveillance by the Turkish Intelligence, MIT, for a year. His lawyer has denied the allegations, asserting that Katie has been targeted due to his human rights activities and connections abroad, and plans to contest the charges in court.
Turkey arrests Syrian activist Ahmed Katie on charges of espionage. His lawyer said that security forces have been targeting people who are known for their human rights activism, especially if they were refugees or have connections to groups abroad https://t.co/lkdfCi7a67
A Turkish court has arrested a Syrian activist and businessman on charges of espionage. Ahmed Katie’s lawyer denied that his client had been spying for French intelligence, telling MEE that they will fight against these allegations in court https://t.co/YXDvM2LmqG
“Five Egyptian nationals residing in Turkey who are members of the Muslim Brotherhood, including leading figure Mahmoud Hussein, have had their Turkish citizenships nullified, according to three sources who spoke to @MadaMasr.” https://t.co/QfbZ9y2V8p via @azelin
Five Egyptian nationals residing in Turkey who are members of the Muslim Brotherhood, including leading figure Mahmoud Hussein, have had their Turkish citizenships nullified, according to three sources who spoke to Mada Masr. https://t.co/fLq3kk9ws8
Turkey arrests Syrian activist Ahmed Katie on charges of spying for French intelligence. “Katie acted as a leader of a three-person intelligence cell and was tracked by the Turkish Intelligence, MIT, for a year,” a Sabah newspaper report said https://t.co/29nCyo67MW
Turkey revokes citizenship of Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahmoud Hussein, among others https://t.co/gRyXKV7xH5
Pres Erdogan giveth and Pres Erdogan taketh away... Turkey revokes citizenship of Muslim Brotherhood leader after Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt: report - Turkish Minute
A Turkish court has arrested a Syrian activist and businessman, Ahmed Katie, on charges of spying for the French intelligence agency in December, a Turkish newspaper reported on Tuesday https://t.co/QprJZB19ef
Turkey arrests Syrian activist for allegedly spying for French intelligence https://t.co/wLoCORjncc