Feb 7 2002
The 3 Asian Mossad agents who were arrested by Iranian police have denied any wrongdoings. Amir Hamzah, Ang Chee Hian and Haruto Yamada were released to their respective embassies after a flurry of diplomatic efforts to prevent prosecution. They took the next flight out of Tehran on the day of their release and were prevented from entering Iran.
Feb 8 2002
In 2002, three Asian men were arrested in the Middle East, specifically in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and were suspected of being Mossad agents. Their names were reported to be:
Ismail Haniya - believed to be of Palestinian origin.
Adal Al-Khati - reported as a Jordanian.
Ang Chee Hian - thought to be of Chinese origin.
The arrests were linked to an alleged plot involving the assassination of a senior Hamas official in the UAE. However, they were not prosecuted because of diplomatic negotiations and pressure from various parties, including the Israeli government. The UAE chose to release the agents as part of efforts to maintain diplomatic relations and avoid escalating tensions in the region. The situation highlighted the complexities of international espionage and the geopolitical implications involved.
