Charges upgraded for Russian couple accused of spying on Defence systems
Kira and Igor Korolev faced upgraded charges of conspiracy to commit espionage in Brisbane on Monday, potentially leading to 25 years to life imprisonment. Kira, an information systems technician for the Australian Army, allegedly accessed Defence systems to transfer material to Russia. Authorities have raised concerns over foreign interference, although no significant security compromise has been identified.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 07:24 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 07:30 UTC
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