Australia charges man over alleged attempt to pass Ukraine military information to Russia
Australian police say a man has been accused of trying to share details about Ukrainian military activity with Russia.
Australian authorities have charged a man in connection with an alleged attempt to provide Russia with information about Ukrainian military activity, police said on Friday. The case was brought in Australia under laws covering foreign interference.
According to police, the allegation is that the man sought to pass on material about Ukraine’s armed forces to Russia. Officials did not provide further details in the source material about the man’s identity or the circumstances of the alleged contact.
The offence of intentional foreign interference carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison in Australia, according to the reporting. The charge comes as Canberra continues to treat espionage and foreign interference as major security concerns.
The case adds to a broader pattern of Australian authorities warning about attempts by foreign states to obtain sensitive information. No court outcome was reported in the material provided.
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