Report: Lebanese spy suspect arrested

Communications worker reportedly telephoned Israeli authorities.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
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A senior at the Lebanese communications company "Ogro" has been arrested for allegedly spying for Israel, Lebanese newspaper As-Safir reported Monday.
Lebanese security officials reported that the 66-year-old is responsible for international communications at the company.
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According to the newspaper reports the suspect was arrested after he carried out a number of telephone conversations with Israeli authorities.
The senior worker admitted to the charges against him, As-Safir reported.
He is the fourth communications worker to be arrested for suspected spying for Israel.