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Australian jailed 3.5 years for preparing fake defence reports for Chinese intelligence

Alexander Csergo, 58, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for reckless foreign interference, after a jury found him guilty in March of preparing documents for individuals who approached him on LinkedIn and were linked to Chinese intelligence. The case highlights the growing threat of espionage via social engineering and the legal consequences for unwitting or reckless involvement.

Guardian Worldabout 14 hours agoAU, CNengCredibility 30%View source

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