British man jailed after trying to spy for Russia
Summary
A British man named Howard Phillips has been sentenced to seven years in jail for attempting to spy for Russia. He tried to pass personal details about a former UK Defence Secretary to individuals he believed were Russian agents, but they were actually undercover British officers.Key Facts
- Howard Phillips was found guilty of trying to aid a foreign intelligence service.
- Phillips wanted to pass information about Sir Grant Shapps, a former UK Defence Secretary.
- He applied for a job with the UK Border Force in 2023 as part of his efforts.
- Phillips offered help to two individuals he thought were Russian agents, but they were undercover officers.
- The court found that Phillips was motivated by money, not ideology.
- His ex-wife said Phillips was obsessed with being like fictional spy James Bond.
- Sir Grant Shapps expressed shock and concern for his family's safety due to Phillips's actions.
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