WWII spy sea capture planned

[emad]

German double agent Alexander used a number of aliases


BBC News Snip:

British security services planned an "exceptional" sea capture during World War II of arguably Germany's most successful double agent, MI5 files reveal.

The Austrian, referred to by his alias Jean Alexander, supplied information to Germany while working for Czech intelligence in Portugal.

British security service suspicions were first aroused in 1942 when Alexander was believed to have handed over to the Germans a wireless transmitter intended for Allies in Paris, the files released to the National Archives suggest.

The service was concerned his "continued presence in Lisbon constitutes the gravest menace to British interests" and that he should be "lured to this country for interrogation".
More:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3728595.stm

[mike_c]

1. well, this certainly wins an award for the most creative use...

...of LBN. Breaking news about a 60 year old event! :)

[JayS]

2. Related Story: Moses Parts Red Sea.

:) :) :)

[ret5hd]

4. Or: Universe Created In 6 Days

[R Hickey]

3. According to this, he's been at large since 1947 and running amuck

He also bears a striking resemblence to Chalabie's brother, "Curve-Ball."

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