Swiss Citizen Detained on Espionage Charges Commits Suicide in Iran

According to Mizan Online News Agency, a Swiss citizen who was detained on charges of espionage in Iran committed suicide in the detention center of Simnan Prison this morning, as stated by Simnan Province Judiciary Chief Muhammed Sadık Ekberi. Ekberi mentioned that the 'Swiss citizen' was detained by the security forces on charges of espionage and that there were documents and evidence related to it, which were being investigated. The Iranian official stated that the Swiss citizen was detained with another person in the same cell at Simnan Prison and asked the person to bring him something to eat in the morning. 'He took advantage of being alone in the cell and committed suicide,' said Ekberi. Ekberi mentioned that prison officials immediately tried to save the Swiss citizen, but their efforts were unsuccessful. He stated that all evidence and documents related to the incident location were examined, and the incident was clearly identified as a suicide. The name of the Swiss citizen and the date of his detention were not disclosed.