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Australia Russian espionage prosecution 2026
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 21
AUG 21 · Day 1
Australian Authorities Charge Man with Espionage for Sharing Military Data with Russia
The investigation was carried out jointly by the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.
The Russian embassy in Australia stated that it had not received official requests or notifications from Australian authorities or the individual regarding the case.
Police allege the man enlisted in the Ukrainian military in May 2025 and accessed information regarding military personnel, units, and locations.
“At this stage, no official requests or notifications have been received by the Embassy or the Consulate General in Sydney, either from the Australian authorities or from the individual concerned,”
RUSSIA’S EMBASSY IN AUSTRALIA
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