UK Defence Ministry Investigates Afghan Interpreters Data Breach

Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace leaves Downing Street in London on Sept. 7, 2021. Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on Monday that it had launched an investigation following a data breach that could compromise the safety of more than 250 Afghan interpreters waiting to move to the UK.

The MoD also apologised for the incident after it was reported in media outlets.