12th Mar 10
BA worker accused of terrorism
by Sally Davies
An IT expert working for British Airways planned to carry out a suicide attack by using a strike by cabin crew as a cover.
A court was told that Rajib Karim, 30, incidacted that he could be trained to cover for cabin crew during an upcoming looming strike, and volunteered his use as a possible terrorist.
Colin Gibbs, prosecutor, said that Karim had a clear intention and desire to put himself forward to carry out a terrorist attack and achieve martyrdom.
He is believed to have asked al-Qaeda chiefs for permission to carry out the attacks in Britain.
Karim is alleged to have offered his services to travel to Pakistan and Yemen to receive training and advice on contacts in the UK who could assist with an attack.
He is also accused of sending information to al-Qaeda on how computer systems at BA could be manipulated, causing massive financial losses, and advice on liquid allowances, security scanners and immigration regulations.
The allegations were revealed as Bangladeshi-born Karim appeared in the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London while escorted by tight security.
He is accused of plotting terrorist attacks in the UK and overseas, and faces further charges of terrorist fundraising.
The court heard that Karim moved to the UK in order to get a UK passport for use in terror operations.
Prosecutors say that Karim was also accused of sending money to Yemen and Bangladesh for terrorism purposes. According to files found on his computer, Karim send money for suicide bombings and martyrdom.
In court, Karim only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth, while lawyers made no application for bail.
He is due to front court again on March 26.
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