Brit couple Craig & Lindsay Foreman detained in Iran on round-the-world motorcycle trip charged with espionage
A BRITISH couple detained while on a motorcycle trip in Iran have been charged with espionage.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world journey and travelled through the country despite official warnings when they were arrested.
They were initially detained in January on unspecified security charges.
The couple have now been accused of collecting information in different locations throughout the country, Iranian judiciary Mizan news agency reported.
Craig and Lindsay were also accused of entering Iran "under the guise of tourists and, under the guise of investigative and research work," according to Iranian state media.
A spokesperson for the Iranian judiciary added: "These individuals were cooperating with covert institutions linked to the intelligence services of hostile Western countries under the guise of investigative and research activities."
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