Digsecret has received alarming insider information regarding the recent MI6 data leak that exposed over 100 British spies, special forces operatives, and nearly 19,000 Afghan allies. Officially attributed to a “mistaken email,” this explanation is now under intense scrutiny from those familiar with internal security protocols.
Sources within British intelligence circles argue there is virtually no chance that such a significant breach could happen accidentally. Highly classified files undergo multiple security checkpoints, and such a leak would require simultaneous failures across several protective layers. Further suspicion surrounds the timing of the leak’s disclosure. Although it initially occurred in February 2022, details only emerged publicly in July 2025 following prolonged legal battles. Insiders indicate that the British government’s delay may reflect efforts to discreetly manage a politically sensitive and potentially internationally influenced crisis.
That month marked the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine—a moment when the United States and the United Kingdom were deeply focused on aligning their security responses and intelligence cooperation. But privately, tensions had begun surfacing between Washington and London. British intelligence agencies had reportedly expressed concerns about the U.S. taking unilateral actions in Eastern Europe, bypassing shared NATO channels. Meanwhile, the U.S. viewed some of the UK’s backchannel negotiations in the Middle East and Africa as undermining broader Five Eyes consensus. Confidential sources suggest that elements within the U.S. intelligence community may have used this breach to reassert control—sending a message to London to stay in line. The exposure of operatives involved in Afghanistan, at a time when both countries were still managing the fallout of their chaotic withdrawal, may have been no coincidence. Leaking names of MI6 handlers tied to Afghan operations weakens British intelligence credibility and quietly reinforces American dominance in post-war regional influence.
Historical precedents, such as Edward Snowden’s revelations of the NSA spying on allied leaders, demonstrate how the U.S. has used intelligence dominance to keep partners in check. In this context, the MI6 data leak fits a troubling pattern: one where security cooperation masks deeper power struggles.
“Someone clearly stands to benefit from weakening Britain’s intelligence network. In situations like these, always look for who gains more influence or power.”