Australia said on July 12 that it had arrested a Russian-born married couple on espionage charges, alleging that the woman who was an information-systems technician in the Australian Army sought to access defense material and send it to Russian officials. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the couple, who hold Australian citizenship, worked to access material related to Australia's national security though no significant compromise had been identified yet. The AFP said the woman, 40, traveled to Russia and instructed her husband in Australia to log into her official account to access defense materials. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned anyone considering acting against Australia's national security.
Australia Charges Russian-Born Married Couple With Espionage
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned anyone considering acting against Australia's national security. (file photo)