Saturday, July 09, 2016

FLASHBACK - The spy who was found dead in a padlocked bag had reportedly infuriated his MI6 bosses by illegally hacking into secret data on former U.S. president Bill Clinton

Gareth Williams the 31-year-old British spy, was discovered in a holdall in the bath at his London home five years but the mystery surrounding his death has never been solved.

It has been revealed that Williams had dug out a guest list for an event Clinton was due to attend as a favour for a friend.

The Sun on Sunday reported that the hack breached Mr Williams’ security clearance and this sparked anger among MI6 bosses as tensions rose with U.S. security services over the spy’s transatlantic work

The Mail Online reports: A source said: ‘The Clinton diary hack came at a time when Williams’ work with America was of the most sensitive nature.

It was a diplomatic nightmare for Sir John Sawers, the new director of MI6 at the time .... http://breakingdownthnews.blogspot.co.ke