Russia claims citizen detained for passing sensitive information to New Zealand
Russia has accused a man of spying for New Zealand's intelligence agency, allegations a former Defence Minister describes as sketchy.
Russia has reported that a 55-year-old citizen has been detained on suspicion of leaking sensitive information to New Zealand government agencies. The accusations centre on alleged espionage work for New Zealand's intelligence services. A former Defence Minister has characterised Russia's claims as questionable.
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NZ Herald
Russia claims citizen working with New Zealand government to pass sensitive information
It's being reported a 55-year-old Russian man leaked sensitive information to NZ agencies.
Newstalk ZB
Russia claiming citizen working with New Zealand to pass sensitive information
Russia has detained a man accused of spying for New Zealand’s intelligence agency.
Newstalk ZB
Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on Russia accusing a man of working with NZ Government to pass sensitive information
A former Defence Minister's calling Russia's claims of spying links to New Zealand 'sketchy'.