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‘Russian spy in MI6’: the Afghan connection

Feb 14, 2024
Emma Yeomans, News reporter, The Times, talks about an alleged Russian spy who was an Afghan refugee working in the British Foreign Office. The podcast discusses his meetings with top officials and his denial of all allegations. The episode delves into his journey as an asylum seeker, loss of citizenship, and the flaws in national security assessments.
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  • The case of C2, an Afghan refugee accused of being a Russian spy, revolves around the question of his loyalty to the UK and whether his British citizenship was wrongly revoked.
  • C2's alleged employment with British intelligence agencies, his contacts with Russian officials, and the passing of cash bribes raise questions about his involvement with Russian intelligence.

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C2: An Afghan Refugee Accused of Spying for Russia

This podcast episode discusses the case of C2, an Afghan refugee who is accused of being a Russian spy. C2 claims to have worked for British intelligence, including GCHQ, MI6, and the Foreign Office. He denies being a Russian agent, but there are allegations that he had contacts with two Russian military attachés who are believed to be GRU officers. C2's British citizenship was revoked, but he managed to board a British evacuation flight from Kabul and was eventually arrested and released on bail in the UK. The case revolves around whether his citizenship was wrongly revoked and the question of his loyalty to the UK.

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