AustraliaA 19-year-old Norwegian man, Johannes Natland, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the UK after being recruited by a Swedish organized crime group linked to the Iranian government. Natland was arrested in March 2025 in Huddersfield with firearms and ammunition. He admitted to possessing weapons but denied involvement in the murder plot, claiming he was unaware of the target. After a retrial, he was found guilty of conspiracy to murder. The intended victim remains unidentified. Prosecutors stated that Natland was hired by the Foxtrot Network, a group sanctioned by the UK and US, through an individual known as 'Agent 47' offering €25,000 for the assassination. This case highlights concerns about foreign recruitment of young individuals for violent acts. A 17-year-old has already been sentenced in Norway, and a 16-year-old faces trial on related charges.
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