A British academic who was jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been freed after a pardon.
Matthew Hedges, age 31, denied spying and said he had been researching his PhD.
According to BBC News, his wife, Daniela Tejada, who appealed for clemency, said she was “elated” and “can’t wait to have him back home”.
The UAE issued the pardon as part of a series of orders on the country’s National Day anniversary. However, a spokesman said Mr Hedges was “100% a secret service operative”.
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