Title: Russian Spy Who Acted as Escort for Prince William Loses UK Citizenship Appeal
Russian Spy’s Background and Allegations
The Case Against C2 as a Russian Spy
C2’s Legal Battle and Citizenship Status
Final Verdict and Conclusion
A suspected Russian spy known only as C2, who served as an escort for Prince William and other high-profile figures, has recently lost an appeal to retain his British citizenship. C2, an Afghan national who sought asylum in the UK in 2000, had a storied career working for the UK Government, the Home Office, and the Foreign Office. Speculations arose that he might also have collaborated with intelligence agencies like MI6 and GCHQ, although these claims remain unverified.
The incriminating notice was handed to C2 at the British Embassy in Afghanistan in 2019, stripping him of his British citizenship on the grounds of being associated with the Russian Military Intelligence Service (GRU) and posing a potential threat to national security in the UK. The presiding judge, Mr Justice Jay, commended C2 for his exceptional skillset and noted his remarkable rise from an asylum seeker to a highly regarded linguist with various government agencies.
Despite mounting a vigorous defense and a comprehensive four-day appeal in February, the court upheld the decision to revoke C2’s citizenship, citing national security concerns for not disclosing the specifics of their ruling. Mr Justice Jay described C2 as a highly intelligent and cunning individual, agreeing with the Home Office’s assessment that he was indeed a GRU agent. Consequently, C2’s bid to overturn the verdict was denied, solidifying his status as a former British citizen and reinforcing the suspicions surrounding his alleged espionage activities.