Richard Tomlinson

Richard Tomlinson is a former officer of the UK's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), known for a significant breach of security when he publicly released a list of MI6 agents in 1999, which raised serious concerns about the safety and operational integrity of intelligence personnel. His actions are often cited as one of the most notable instances of a whistleblower compromising national security, leading to increased scrutiny over the methods and practices of intelligence agencies.