Dubai: Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of 41 suspects accused of belonging to a network linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in one of the Kingdom’s largest recent terrorism-related investigations.Prosecutors said the suspects were questioned and remanded in custody pending further investigations. Authorities also ordered the disclosure of their bank accounts and the freezing of assets connected to the case..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..According to a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the group was allegedly formed by members of the dissolved Islamic Scholars Council and sought to facilitate Iranian interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs.The Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution said investigators accused the network of attempting to exert influence over religious platforms, spreading extremist ideology, recruiting members and intimidating clerics who opposed its views.The arrests come amid heightened security concerns across the Gulf following months of regional tensions involving Iran and its allies.Bahrain has long accused Tehran of supporting groups seeking to destabilise the kingdom, allegations Iran has repeatedly denied.Authorities said investigations were continuing and additional legal measures could follow as the inquiry progresses..Bahrain arrests 41 over alleged links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.Bahrain confirms arrested IRGC-linked network collected funds for Iran-based support.Bahrain says IRGC-linked group involved in terror financing and infiltration activities.Five sentenced to life in Bahrain for plotting 'terrorist' acts with Iran
Dubai: Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of 41 suspects accused of belonging to a network linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in one of the Kingdom’s largest recent terrorism-related investigations.Prosecutors said the suspects were questioned and remanded in custody pending further investigations. Authorities also ordered the disclosure of their bank accounts and the freezing of assets connected to the case..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..According to a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the group was allegedly formed by members of the dissolved Islamic Scholars Council and sought to facilitate Iranian interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs.The Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution said investigators accused the network of attempting to exert influence over religious platforms, spreading extremist ideology, recruiting members and intimidating clerics who opposed its views.The arrests come amid heightened security concerns across the Gulf following months of regional tensions involving Iran and its allies.Bahrain has long accused Tehran of supporting groups seeking to destabilise the kingdom, allegations Iran has repeatedly denied.Authorities said investigations were continuing and additional legal measures could follow as the inquiry progresses..Bahrain arrests 41 over alleged links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.Bahrain confirms arrested IRGC-linked network collected funds for Iran-based support.Bahrain says IRGC-linked group involved in terror financing and infiltration activities.Five sentenced to life in Bahrain for plotting 'terrorist' acts with Iran