An Israeli reservist has been charged with passing classified information to Iranian handlers over several months in exchange for roughly $1,000 in cryptocurrency, according to details released in the indictment.

The suspect, Raz Cohen, a 26-year-old from Yerushalayim who served in the air defense array, is accused of knowingly cooperating with Iranian operatives and providing them with sensitive military information, despite realizing early on who he was dealing with.

According to the report, Cohen transferred a folder containing materials from his service since October 7, including photos, videos, and operational information. He also explained how the Iron Dome system functions and provided coordinates of military bases, including at least two locations connected to the system.

At a later stage, he was asked to document police stations, but did not carry out the task, claiming he feared being exposed. In total, he allegedly received about $1,000 in cryptocurrency for the various assignments he completed.

The investigation, conducted by Lahav 433’s international crimes unit together with the Shin Bet, found that Cohen remained in contact with his handlers for months. When he attempted to break off communication, he told investigators, he was threatened: “If you don’t cooperate, we will report you to the Shin Bet.” He then continued cooperating.

Cohen reportedly initiated part of the contact himself, informing his Iranian handler that he served in the Iron Dome system and could provide information. He went on to share details about his role as a technician, the structure of the battery, its components, and other sensitive operational data, along with 27 photos and videos of the system.

He later provided the Iranians with locations of Israeli Air Force bases across the country, as well as positions of Iron Dome batteries. He was also asked to supply names of associates of Knesset members and senior officials, pilots, and civilians facing financial difficulties, as well as individuals who might be willing to carry out a murder in exchange for money.

Ultimately, Cohen passed along information about a security guard at the President’s Residence, a relative of an Israeli Air Force pilot, details about a convicted murderer, and a friend struggling with financial problems and drug use.

As previously reported, the indictment states that Cohen provided detailed explanations about his role in the Iron Dome system, including how it operates, the structure of its batteries, and its loading and launch procedures. He also transferred images and videos he documented during his service, including operational footage.

Cohen served as a reservist in the Iron Dome unit, and investigators determined that he maintained contact for several months with Iranian intelligence operatives who directed him to carry out a series of security-related tasks in exchange for payment.