Craig and Lindsay Foreman

Craig and Lindsay Foreman

Iranian-Swiss Businessman

Biography

Craig and Lindsay Foreman are a British married couple who reside in Spain. Craig works as a carpenter and Lindsay is employed as a psychologist and life coach.

Arrest

The Foremans were arrested in Kernan, Iran, in early 2025 while they were traveling through the country as part of a round-the-world motorcycle tour. As part of the trip, Lindsay was engaged in a research project, asking persons she met what makes up a good life.

Charges

Iranian regime media reported on February 14 that a British couple had been arrested for unspecified “security charges.” 

On February 18, the Iranian judiciary’s news agency claimed that the Foremans had been charged with espionage. The spokesperson said that the two had “entered Iran under the guise of tourists” and “gathered information in multiple provinces of the country.” The spokesperson added that that provincial intelligence agencies had surveilled the couple and the Foremans were “subsequently arrested as part of a coordinated intelligence operation.” He also claimed that “These individuals were co-operating with front organisations linked to the intelligence services of hostile and Western countries under the pretence of research and investigative activities.”

The chief justice of the province of Kerman, Hojatoleslam wal-Muslimeen Hamidi, stated, “According to intelligence and security agency monitoring, the connection of these individuals with several institutions affiliated with intelligence services has been confirmed, and further investigations are ongoing.”

Treatment in Captivity

Iranian regime media posted a photo of the Foremans (not naming them, and blurring their faces) meeting with the British ambassador to Iran at the office of the public prosecutor of Kerman. 

International Reaction

The Foremans’ identities were confirmed February 15 in a statement by their family that was issued by the British Foreign Office. The statement said:

We would like to take this opportunity to address the distressing situation concerning Craig and Lindsay Foreman who are currently being detained in Kerman, Iran. This unexpected turn of events has caused significant concern for our entire family, and we are deeply focused on ensuring their safety and well-being during this trying time. We are actively engaging with the British government and relevant authorities, working diligently to navigate the complexities of this matter. The family are united in our determination to secure their safe return. We truly appreciate the outpouring of support from friends, family, and the community, which has provided us with strength and encouragement as we face this ordeal.

A spokesperson Foreign Office had earlier stated that “We are providing consular assistance to two British nationals detained in Iran and are in contact with the local authorities.”

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