Bondi man arrested over alleged spying case
Police said a 55-year-old man will face court on charges of providing information to foreign intelligence agents.
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Police said a 55-year-old man will face court on charges of providing information to foreign intelligence agents.
The Australian Federal Police alleges two foreign intelligence officers contacted the man, offering him payment for information about Australian defence, economic and national security arrangements.
The Aussie national, who normally lives and operates a business overseas, recently returned to Australia before he was arrested by federal police at a Bondi residence on Friday.
A New South Wales man has been arrested for allegedly providing foreign spies with information about Australia’s defence, economic and national security.
An Australian man who allegedly compiled reports for a foreign intelligence service has been arrested and charged.