1960 Press Photo Mohammed Kamel el Bahmassawy a State Counsellor Trial of spies

Trial Of Alleged Spies Opens In Cairo Accused Of Espionage For Israel: The trial is now in progress before the State Supreme Security Court of the ringleaders of the alleged espionage ring operating inside the United Arab Republic on behalf of Israel. The ring was discovered by the U.A.R. General Intelligence Agency -and the first session of the Court was presided over by El Sayed Mohammed Kamel el Bahmassawy a State Counsellor. The three defendants are M~ewis Goodswaard (Dutch); Raymondo Di Pietro and Fernando Pacciolla (Both Italians). Photo shows Fernando Pacciolla (Italian) one of the accused - in centre surrounded by guards - at opening of the trial.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 5-31-1960.



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