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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Daniel Khalife, a UK national who recently escaped from prison, has been convicted of spying for Iran. His escape and subsequent capture have drawn significant attention, highlighting concerns over national security and prison security measures in the UK.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Former British soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran, having collected and passed sensitive military information to Tehran. Khalife, who escaped from Wandsworth prison by hiding under a food delivery truck, was convicted under the Official Secrets Act and the Terrorism Act. His actions, which included gathering names of special forces soldiers, posed significant risks to UK national security. Khalife's escape and subsequent capture raised concerns about prison security and staffing. He faces a lengthy prison sentence, with sentencing scheduled for early next year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Daniel Khalife, a former soldier, has been charged with escaping from Wandsworth prison after being on the run for four days. He was arrested on a towpath in Northolt and is due to appear in court on Monday. Khalife had been held on remand at the prison on charges related to the Official Secrets Act and the Terrorism Act. His escape has raised concerns about prison security, prompting investigations by the Justice Secretary. Dozens of prisoners have been transferred to other facilities as a precaution.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Daniel Khalife, a former soldier awaiting trial on terrorism charges, has been captured by U.K. police after escaping from a London prison. Khalife, accused of planting fake bombs and violating the Official Secrets Act, escaped on the bottom of a food delivery truck from Wandsworth Prison. The escape sparked criticism and raised questions about prison security. London counter-terror police had offered a reward for his arrest, and approximately 150 officers were involved in the search effort.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
London police have captured terrorism suspect Daniel Khalife after his daring escape from a London-area prison. Khalife, who was discharged from the army in May under accusations of obtaining information useful to an enemy and making a bomb hoax, escaped from His Majesty's Prison Wandsworth by strapping himself under a food delivery van. Authorities suspect inside help from the prison in orchestrating the escape. Khalife was apprehended in the Chiswick area and is now in police custody. The escape has raised concerns about the security of Wandsworth prison, with calls for its closure.