Russian security services arrest man accused of spying for New Zealand
Russian authorities have arrested a man accused of gathering and sharing information with New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service.
Russian security services have arrested a man on espionage charges, allegedly for establishing contact with New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service and using email and instant messaging to provide information. The unidentified Russian citizen was arrested in the south-eastern city of Khabarovsk. Video footage shows authorities taking him into custody and searching his home. New Zealand experts have questioned the credibility of the allegations, while the government has declined to confirm or deny involvement in any spying activities.
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1News
Russian security services reportedly arrest man accused of spying for NZ
The Russian Federal Service said he is a Russian citizen and proactively established contact with representatives of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.
1News
Russian security services arrest man accused of spying for NZ
The Russian Federal Service said the man is a Russian citizen and proactively established contact with the NZ Security Intelligence Service.
Stuff
Man arrested in Russia for allegedly spying for New Zealand
A video online of the alleged arrest appears to show the man being swarmed on by Russian authorities before being handcuffed.
RNZ
Man arrested in Russia over accusations of spying for New Zealand, local media report
The unidentified man was alleged to have been "recruited" to gather and share information "that could be used against Russia's national security".
RNZ
Man arrested in Russia over accusations of spying for New Zealand
A video shows the man being taken into custody and his home searched.
RNZ
'There's something smelly about the story' – NZ unlikely to be involved in Russian spying, say experts
The as-yet-unnamed man's arrest in the south-east city of Khabarovsk was for allegedly using email and instant messaging to provide information to the NZ Security Intelligence Service.
1News
'High treason': Russian ambassador to NZ on suspected spy’s arrest
The Russian FSB said the man is a Russian citizen and proactively established contact with the NZ Security Intelligence Service.
RNZ
Government sensible to adopt 'blank canvas' stance on Russian spying – former minister
The government is being sensible by not confirming or denying spying in Russia, a former defence minister says.