Bondi businessman accused of giving secrets to Chinese spies granted bail after more than a year in custody

Alexander Csergo will stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to one charge of reckless foreign interference

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A Bondi-based businessman will be released while he awaits trial over foreign interference allegations after spending more than a year in custody.

Alexander Csergo was granted bail during a hearing at Sydney's Downing Centre district court on Friday on conditions including that he wear an ankle monitor to track his movements.

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