Alcibiades Koukas, a Greek citizen, was sentenced today to four years’ imprisonment following his conviction on charges of spying for the Egyptians, The 37-year-old former paratrooper in the Greek Army was arrested last September.
The sentencing judge, M. Kennet, acting president of the Tel Aviv District Court, said there was no doubt that Koukas had been sent to Israel by Egyptian agents operating out of Athens. He expressed the hope that Koukas’ fate would serve as a warning to others who attempted to violate Israel’s security laws. A representative of the Greek consulate here was present at the trial since its beginning January 28.
Koukas was arrested after snapping pictures of military camps and other army installations. In his room were found pictures and “invisible ink. ” He admitted having been contacted in Athens by a “necktie merchant” named Tanassis and an Egyptian captain named Samir.
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