Daniel James (British Army soldier)

Daniel James
Birth nameEsmail Mohammed Beigi Gamasai
Born1962 (age 62–63)
Tehran, Iran
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Years of service1988–2006
RankCorporal
UnitPrincess of Wales' Royal Regiment
Battles / warsAfghanistan Campaign

Daniel James (born Esmail Mohammed Beigi Gamasai, in 1962), is a former British Army corporal who was found guilty of a violation of the Official Secrets Act 1911 for attempting to pass information to Iran.

James was formerly the interpreter and sometimes driver for British Army Lieutenant-General Sir David Richards, who commanded the NATO forces in Afghanistan. James speaks fluent Pashtun and Persian. He attempted to pass information to Iran about British activities in Helmand Province.

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