The Afghan migrant convicted of threatening to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has a long and violent criminal history in Sweden, it can now be revealed. Fayaz Khan, also known as Fayaz Hosseini and operating online under the alias “Madapasa,” was found guilty Friday by Southwark Crown Court of making death threats against Farage, in addition to pleading guilty to illegally entering the United Kingdom.
Khan, 26, previously lived in Sweden for a decade as a failed—but undeportable—asylum seeker. During that time, he was involved in at least ten criminal incidents, including violent threats against women, weapons charges, drug offenses, and theft. He is also awaiting trial in Sweden for alleged child pornography possession involving a video of a naked girl.
In court, video evidence showed Khan mimicking gunfire while referencing Farage, saying, “I’m coming to England. I’m going to pop, pop, pop.” Khan, who has a Kalashnikov-style rifle tattooed on his face, claimed the video was just an online act intended to amuse his social media followers. His defense team described him as “moronic” but “comedic,” and claimed a people smuggler pressured him to make the anti-Farage video.
Farage responded to the conviction by calling for Khan’s deportation and condemned the lack of serious vetting for illegal migrants crossing the English Channel. “This is the kind of person we don’t want in the United Kingdom,” Farage said, pointing to the firearm tattoo and Khan’s violent record. He emphasized that such cases underscore the risk of allowing unknown individuals to freely enter and remain in Britain.
Khan’s Swedish record includes an incident in which he assaulted a female train ticket inspector and issued graphic threats after being caught fare dodging. He was found carrying counterfeit cash at the time. In another case, he was convicted for possessing a large knife but fled Sweden before sentencing.
The case has also reignited concerns about the drastic cuts to Farage’s security detail. Despite two MPs being murdered in recent years, the Reform UK leader—whose high profile and polarizing views make him a frequent target—has seen his police protection slashed by 75 percent.
