Former civil servant, 25, denies lying about being GCHQ intelligence analyst

Ifthikhar Alam, 25, outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court, central London, where he is charged with three counts of fraud by false representation (Lucy North/PA). - (PA Wire)

A former civil servant who allegedly falsely claimed to be a GCHQ intelligence analyst, the Cabinet Office’s “Head of Western Balkans”, and a National Crime Agency chief of staff has denied committing fraud.

Ifthikhar Alam, 25, entered not guilty pleas at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to three counts of fraud by false representation to gain employment.