Swiss National Dies by Suicide in Semnan Prison, Iran, on Thursday

Jan 9, 2025, 03:47 PM

A Swiss national, arrested on espionage charges, died by suicide on Thursday in Semnan prison in northern Iran, according to the country's judiciary. The head of the judiciary in Semnan province confirmed the suicide, stating that the detainee was held in a detention suite with another inmate. The identity of the Swiss citizen has not been disclosed by Iranian authorities, who also did not provide details on the timing of the arrest or the specific circumstances surrounding the death. Iranian judicial officials have claimed that the suicide is confirmed based on the evidence and documentation at the detention site.