[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Murtaza Ali Shah [@MurtazaViews](/creator/twitter/MurtazaViews) on x 634.3K followers Created: 2025-07-22 12:56:34 UTC A British man who offered himself as a spy to assist the Russian Intelligence Service has been convicted of a National Security Act offence after an investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. The investigation found that Howard Phillips, XX (29.08.59) of Harlow, was willing to provide personal details of a former cabinet minister and provide logistical support for Russian espionage activities. Phillips was arrested after a series of interactions with undercover officers, whom Phillips believed were Russian agents. Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan, head of operations for the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Phillips was unemployed and his primary motivation for wanting to become a spy for the Russian Intelligence Service was financial reward. “His conviction should act as stark warning to anyone who thinks that carrying out illegal activity on behalf of a foreign state is an attractive or easy way to earn money. “The reality is that we take this kind of activity extremely seriously. Those involved will be identified, investigated and, like Phillips, will face extremely serious consequences when they are convicted. “This case is also another successful use of the National Security Act to prosecute someone who was attempting to undermine the security of the UK and we will continue to use these powers available to us to help keep the public safe.” XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [mets](/topic/mets) [national security](/topic/national-security) [spy](/topic/spy) [Post Link](https://x.com/MurtazaViews/status/1947641924464079114)
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Murtaza Ali Shah @MurtazaViews on x 634.3K followers
Created: 2025-07-22 12:56:34 UTC
A British man who offered himself as a spy to assist the Russian Intelligence Service has been convicted of a National Security Act offence after an investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. The investigation found that Howard Phillips, XX (29.08.59) of Harlow, was willing to provide personal details of a former cabinet minister and provide logistical support for Russian espionage activities. Phillips was arrested after a series of interactions with undercover officers, whom Phillips believed were Russian agents. Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan, head of operations for the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Phillips was unemployed and his primary motivation for wanting to become a spy for the Russian Intelligence Service was financial reward. “His conviction should act as stark warning to anyone who thinks that carrying out illegal activity on behalf of a foreign state is an attractive or easy way to earn money. “The reality is that we take this kind of activity extremely seriously. Those involved will be identified, investigated and, like Phillips, will face extremely serious consequences when they are convicted.
“This case is also another successful use of the National Security Act to prosecute someone who was attempting to undermine the security of the UK and we will continue to use these powers available to us to help keep the public safe.”
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