Adeel Khan jailed for four‑and‑a‑half years for aiding Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth escape
The court found Khan guilty of providing £400 cash that helped the escaped prisoner evade capture for three days, while a co‑defendant was cleared of the same charge.
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On 4 September 2026 Snaresbrook Crown Court handed down a custodial term to Adeel Khan, 32, for assisting Daniel Khalife after the latter fled HMP Wandsworth in September 2023. Residents of Wandsworth and surrounding boroughs are affected because the assistance prolonged a high‑profile manhunt that consumed significant police resources.
Court decision and sentencing
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Metropolitan Police said Khan was convicted of assisting an offender and of possessing an unauthorised prison mobile phone. The judge ordered a four‑year‑six‑month term, to run alongside a concurrent 15‑month sentence for the phone offence. The court heard that Khan, who was on remand at Wandsworth awaiting extradition for separate offences, contacted Khalife by phone after the escape.
"A huge amount of police resource was dedicated to the manhunt for Daniel Khalife, a man who has since been convicted of espionage and terrorism offences,"
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London
How the cash was used
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Investigators uncovered evidence that Khan arranged for Khalife to receive £400 in cash while he was at large. The money was withdrawn by Imran Chowdhury, 26, of Chingford, and passed to Khalife. Prosecutors said the cash funded the purchase of a mobile phone and clothing, allowing Khalife to contact his handlers and remain undetected for three days.
Other defendant acquitted
The same trial also involved Imran Chowdhury, who faced the same assisting charge. The Standard reported that a jury found him not guilty. Chowdhury’s defence argued he was unaware of Khalife’s status when he met the escaped prisoner. The acquittal means he faces no further penalty in this case.
Implications for public safety
The case highlights the risk of inside assistance to high‑risk inmates. Counter‑terrorism officials noted that the cash and phone enabled Khalife to maintain contact with foreign intelligence contacts. Police resources were diverted for the three‑day search, underscoring the broader impact on community safety.
Khan remains in custody and has the right to appeal the conviction. The Crown Prosecution Service will monitor any further developments. Residents are reminded that assisting a wanted individual is a serious offence, and the courts will impose custodial sentences where evidence proves such support.
Questions this report answers
+What sentence did Adeel Khan receive for assisting Daniel Khalife?
Adeel Khan was sentenced to four years and six months' imprisonment at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 4 September 2026. The term reflects his role in providing cash that helped the escaped prisoner evade capture for three days.
+How much money did Khan arrange for Khalife and what was it used for?
Khan arranged £400 in cash for Khalife. Prosecutors said the money was used to buy a mobile phone and clothing, enabling Khalife to contact his handlers and stay on the run longer than he otherwise could have.
+What was the outcome for the other man charged with assisting Khalife?
Imran Chowdhury, 26, of Chingford, was found not guilty of assisting an offender at the same trial. The jury concluded there was insufficient evidence that he knowingly helped Khalife.
+When and where was Daniel Khalife arrested after his escape?
Daniel Khalife was arrested near a canal in Northolt on 9 September 2023, three days after escaping from HMP Wandsworth. Police located him on a towpath following a nationwide manhunt.
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