JUST IN: A 55-year-old man has been arrested at Bondi today - accused of foreign interference. Federal Police allege he compiled a number of reports on our Defence Force, economic and security arrangements, and was paid for the reports. 9News MORE:
The AFP allege the man, who runs an overseas business, provided reports for two foreign intelligence agents after they approached him offering to pay for information about Australian defence, economy and security arrangements.
He was arrested in the Sydney suburb of Bondi on Friday to face court on Saturday. He faces a maximum jail term of 15 years.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
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