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Alleged Chinese spies targeted former premier and AFP commander via LinkedIn

14 Oct 2026, 18:34 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 ALLEGED SPYING NETWORK REACHED MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE ABC Australia says the same alleged Chinese spying network approached more than 100 people linked to Australia. The contacts included a former state premier, a police commander and several federal government officials. The network is at the centre of Australia’s first conviction for reckless foreign interference. Source: ABC Australia #Chinese #LinkedIn #formerpremier #AFPcommander

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