Former Soldier Daniel Khalife Convicted of Spying for Iran
Khalife's espionage activities, prison escape, and motivations revealed during trial, highlighting security lapses and threats to UK national security.
- Daniel Khalife, a 23-year-old former British soldier, was found guilty of passing sensitive information to Iranian agents while serving in the Royal Corps of Signals.
- Khalife escaped from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023 by clinging to the underside of a food delivery truck, prompting a four-day national manhunt before his recapture.
- Prosecutors detailed how Khalife fabricated and shared fake documents, as well as genuine classified material, endangering UK military personnel and national security.
- Khalife claimed his actions were part of a misguided attempt to become a double agent for British intelligence, but the jury rejected this defense.
- The incident exposed significant security failings at HMP Wandsworth, leading to audits that identified 81 lapses and spurring investments in prison security improvements.
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