Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia in alleged attempt to access defence secrets
by Amy Remeikis from World news | The Guardian on (#6P5D3)
A 40-year-old woman on long-term leave from the Australian defence force and her 62-year-old husband were charged with preparing for an espionage offence, federal police said
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A Brisbane couple with Russian passports have become the first people to be charged under new espionage laws after a joint investigation between Australia's spy and security agencies.
AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw said a 40-year-old woman on long-term leave from the Australian defence force and her 62-year-old husband were charged with one count each of preparing for an espionage offence, which could lead to up to 15 years in prison.
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