British journalist Richard Medhurst was arrested at Heathrow Airport upon returning to the UK in August 2024 for “terrorism.” He was held for almost 24 hours. In February 2025, he was detained by Austrian authorities due to his reporting on the Middle East. Authorities threatened to revoke his Austrian residency status and further confiscated his electronics, including the manuscript of a book on cybersecurity that he had been working on for years.
Richard Medhurst
Is case active: Yes
Country:Austria
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Continued Harassment