Australian soldier and husband accused of spying for Russia
The Russian-born couple, who hold Australian citizenship, are alleged to have sought to access defence material and pass it on to Moscow. Police arrested the suspects at their Brisbane home on Thursday
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The Russian-born couple, who hold Australian citizenship, are alleged to have sought to access defence material and pass it on to Moscow. Police arrested the suspects at their Brisbane home on Thursday
Kira Korolev, a 40-year-old army private, and her 62-year-old husband Igor Korolev appeared at magistrate's court in the city on Friday, each charged with one count of preparing for an espionage offence.
They did not apply for bail and were remanded in custody until 20 September when they are next due to appear, according to reports.
Kira is an Australian Defence Force information systems technician, and Igor a self-employed labourer.
