Daniel James (British Army soldier)

Daniel James
Daniel James
Birth name	Esmail Mohammed Beigi Gamasai
Born	1962 (age 61–62); Tehran, Iran
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army
Years of service	1988–2006
Rank	Corporal
Unit	Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment
Battles / wars	Afghanistan Campaign

Daniel James (born Esmail Mohammed Beigi Gamasai,^[1] 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.^[2] James speaks fluent Pashtun and Persian. He attempted to pass information to Iran about British activities in Helmand Province.

^ Chan, Kelvin (22 December 2006). "Spy charge hits Afghan mission". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 10 January 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
^ Gardham, Duncan (5 November 2008). "Salsa dancing spy Daniel James guilty of spying for Iran". The Daily Telegraph.

[1] Chan, Kelvin (22 December 2006). "Spy charge hits Afghan mission". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 10 January 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2017.

[2] Gardham, Duncan (5 November 2008). "Salsa dancing spy Daniel James guilty of spying for Iran". The Daily Telegraph.

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