Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Summary
Two men, Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are on trial for allegedly helping prisoner Daniel Khalife escape from Wandsworth prison in London in September 2023. The court heard that Khan gave instructions from inside the prison, while Chowdhury provided money and met Khalife after his escape.Key Facts
- Daniel Khalife escaped from Wandsworth prison by hiding under a delivery truck in September 2023.
- Khalife was sentenced to over 14 years for spying for Iran after a 2024 trial.
- Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury have pleaded not guilty to helping Khalife escape.
- Khan allegedly acted as an instructor inside the prison, and Chowdhury assisted on the outside.
- A red diary with Khan’s name and contact details was found on Khalife after he was caught.
- Chowdhury withdrew £400, gave £200 to Khalife, and was paid £120 for this.
- Khalife called Khan several times after escaping, using phones borrowed from the public.
- CCTV footage showed Khalife and Chowdhury meeting in Richmond shortly after the escape.
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