Australia accuses Russian-born couple of espionage
Sydney — Two Russian-born Australian citizens have been accused of spying for Russia. Australian federal police arrested the married couple at their home in Brisbane on Thursday, accusing them of accessing documents related to national defense. Kira Korolev, a 40-year-old private in the Australian army, and her 62-year-old husband, Igor Korolev, appeared in court Friday. They have both been charged with one count of preparing for an espionage offense, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment. Читать дальше...