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MI5 Contractor Leaked Intelligence to Foreign Power; Claimed Insanity
First article: 20 mar. 2026, 17:51
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A former contractor for MI5, the UK's domestic intelligence agency, leaked classified information to a foreign power. During legal proceedings, the individual claimed insanity as a defense. The case highlights the risks associated with insider threats and the potential for sensitive information to be compromised, raising concerns about security protocols within intelligence agencies.Articles about this topic
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MI5 contractor who gave intelligence to foreign power 'was insane'
Juan Joseph, a former MI5 IT contractor, shared information with a foreign state but was found "not guilty by reason of insanity" by a jury.
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