SaralnamaToday: Over 7,300 Afghans will resettle in the UK due to a Ministry of Defence data leak in 2022. The National Audit Office reports this. From 25 Aug 2023: The MoD discovered the leak and got a court order to keep it secret. Until Jan 2025: A review found the relocation costs were too high. Next: The defence secretary closed the relocation route in July 2025. The government estimates ₹8,500 crore for resettlement. This amount may not be accurate. It doesn't include legal costs or compensation. The exact cost is unknown as the MoD didn't track expenses separately. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 07:14 IST; source: link)
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- Today: Over 7,300 Afghans will resettle in the UK due to a Ministry of Defence data leak in 2022
- The National Audit Office reports this
- From 25 Aug 2023 : The MoD discovered the leak and got a court order to keep it secret