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| British Airways worker Rajib Karim on suspected terrorism charges |
| 2010-03-11 |
| Bangladesh-born Rajib Karim, 30, of Newcastle upon Tyne, faces three charges under counter terrorism legislation. He is accused of two counts of planning suicide bombings and his own martyrdom. One charge involves the UK and the other alleges that he plotted with contacts in his home country, Pakistan and Yemen. All the garden spots ... It is alleged that he deliberately stayed in Britain, obtaining a passport and getting a job at the airline to further the conspiracy. Prosecutor Colin Gibbs told City of Westminster Magistrates' Court the charge sheet alleges he shared information about his work, including security measures, and offered to take advantage of planned strikes by BA staff to join the airline's cabin crew. The computer expert also faced a third charge alleging he collected money and transferred it through trusted associates and wire services to terrorist associates overseas. All three offences are alleged to have taken place between April 2006 and February this year. Karim was arrested by officers from Scotland Yard's Counter Terrorism Command, working with colleagues in the north east of England, on February 25. They swooped on the office complex where he worked in Newcastle as a computer software developer and searched his home in the city. Forensic specialists are continuing to sift through hundreds of files held on computers seized from his workplace and home. Urgent inquiries are also understood to be under way in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Yemen to trace the others allegedly involved. Karim, a well-built man with a thin beard and close-cropped hair, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the 15-minute hearing. He wore a black fleece. His solicitor James Nicolls said he did not want his client's address made public over fears of reprisal attacks against his young family. He did not apply for bail. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #4 his own martyrdom What a charming euphemism for committing mass murder! |
| Posted by: SteveS 2010-03-11 18:56 |
| #3 It sounds like the authorities have been watching his emails for quite some time. Let's keep an eye on the news from Bangladesh, Yemen, and Pakistan (TTP, LeT, and/or the ISI?) for police swoops and stray UAV missiles in the near future. Well done and thanks, to the unknown and unnamed who stand guard around the world that we may sleep safely. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2010-03-11 16:55 |
| #2 He is accused of two counts of planning suicide bombings and his own martyrdom. Both, eh? |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2010-03-11 14:48 |
| #1 His solicitor James Nicolls said he did not want his client's address made public over fears of reprisal attacks against his young family. Is this really a concern, or is it just legal posturing? |
| Posted by: gorb 2010-03-11 11:50 |