Chowdury was arrested in January 2024 and charged in December 2024 via postal requisition.

Chowdhury appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 7, 2025, denying the allegations against him.

He was tried at Woolwich Crown Court, where he was acquitted of a bomb hoax but breached the Official Secrets and Terrorism Acts.

During his trial, Khalife claimed his interactions with the Iranian government were intended to position himself as a double agent for Britain, although prosecutors described his actions as a 'cynical game.'

Prosecutors argued that Khalife's actions were serious, as he transmitted sensitive information that could endanger other military personnel.

Daniel Khalife, who escaped from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023 by clinging to the underside of a food delivery truck, was on the run for four days before being captured near the River Thames.

His escape triggered a massive 75-hour nationwide manhunt involving police dogs, numerous officers, and search helicopters.

During his time on the run, Khalife was spotted shopping at Marks & Spencer, drinking coffee at McDonald's, and even stealing a hat from Mountain Warehouse.

Imran Chowdury, 25, has been charged with assisting Khalife after his escape, with details of the assistance provided still undisclosed by police.

Chowdury's charge is too serious for magistrates' court, leading to a scheduled hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on February 4, 2025.

He faces one count of assisting an escaped prisoner, violating Section 22(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 1961.

Khalife was found guilty of spying for Iran while serving in the Royal Corps of Signals, accused of collecting and passing classified information to Iranian agents.