Army helper 'became spy for Iranians' ESPIONAGE.Byline: By DON MACKAY Donald Mackay, (born March 19 1940 in Perth), is a Scottish former football player and manager. As player He was a goalkeeper and played for Forfar Athletic, Dundee United, and Southend United during his playing career. AN Army interpreter became a spy for Iran because he was angry at not being promoted, a court heard yesterday. Daniel James The name Daniel James could refer to:
But he sent coded messages to the Iranians telling them: "I am at your service" and emailed Tehran's embassy in Kabul giving details of a "military camp", it was alleged. James was also found with a computer memory stick of Nato Confidential documents. Prosecutor Mark Dennis For the American football player of the same name see Mark Dennis (football player). Mark Dennis, born Streatham, 2 May 1961, is a retired footballer, who played at left-back for Birmingham City F.C., Southampton F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C. and Crystal Palace F.C. told the Old Bailey: "He was in a unique position to get strategic information. "His value as a hostile agent cannot be underestimated." Iranian-born James settled in Brighton and joined the TA. He was valued for knowing Middle Eastern languages but complained of being treated like a "f****** foreigner" and missing out on promotion. James denies spying. The trial is expected to last several weeks. CAPTION(S): ON TRIAL Interpreter James |
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