Recent developments have disclosed that the Afghan immigrant who made threats against Nigel Farage has a significant criminal background in Sweden, encompassing knife offenses, violence against women, and child pornography charges.
Fayaz Khan, 26, also known as Fayaz Hosseini or by his online name Madapatha, was found guilty by Southwark Crown Court of making threats to kill Farage. The jury took two days to reach a unanimous decision.
Khan admitted to entering the UK illegally.
After the verdict, Farage commented on the situation, expressing, “I couldn’t say it in court, but I was aware he faced knife charges in Sweden. The Kalashnikov tattoo on his face made him the kind of individual we don’t want in Britain.”
Farage asserted that he was justified in previously alerting the public about such threats and insisted that Khan should be deported. He remarked:
…If I hadn’t shared that video, he could be out there now, probably in your neighborhood. There are genuine people who cross the Strait, but daily, there are individuals like Madapatha who inflict harm, especially on women and girls…
…None of these people crossing the Channel should roam freely in this country. They need to be detained and sent back. If this case doesn’t prove that, then I’m not sure what will.
The court presented evidence of Khan’s violent behavior, including a TikTok video where he mimicked shooting a gun at the camera and made threats directed at Farage, saying:
“You have no idea who I am. I’m coming to England to marry your sister. You don’t know me…
Stop talking about me. Delete the video. I’m coming, and I’m gonna pop, pop, pop.”
Though he didn’t take the stand, the court learned from police interviews that Khan attempted to downplay the seriousness of his threats. He claimed he was merely portraying a character to entertain his audience, saying the gestures and sounds were part of that act.
He also attempted to deflect responsibility onto a human trafficker who allegedly paid him to smuggle him into Britain, stating that he was coerced into making the anti-Farage video.
Khan’s lawyer painted him as somewhat “silly” but “funny” in the video. Yet, when the incident was reported, Khan posted a message affirming, “I mean what I say” before his arrest.
As the case concluded, it came to light that Khan had a lengthy criminal record in Sweden, where he had been an unsuccessful asylum seeker for a decade. Reports indicate he had ten documented offenses in Sweden.
In one incident, Khan reacted violently after a train ticket inspector caught him without a ticket. He was imprisoned following the altercation where he threatened the inspector, leading her to feel genuinely endangered. At the time of his arrest, he was found with a stash of counterfeit currency.
Khan reportedly fled to the UK after facing charges for possessing a large knife in Stockholm but was released pending appeal, allowing him to leave the country.
His criminal history also includes drug-related offenses and theft.
Furthermore, he faces an upcoming trial in Sweden on charges of child pornography connected to a video involving a naked girl.
Farage’s threats case was publicized amidst worries regarding a 75 percent reduction in the police budget, a situation led by the Reform UK leader. Special security measures were established for Congress members following the murders of two officials in recent years.
It’s suggested that Farage, due to his prominent position, is at a higher risk than some government ministers despite these budget cuts.
