Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a man from Khabarovsk on suspicion of espionage for New Zealand, alleging he initiated contact with the NZSIS and shared sensitive information. The NZSIS declined to comment, calling it an operational matter and noting that Russian state media claims are not always reliable.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a man from Khabarovsk on Tuesday evening, accusing him of espionage on behalf of New Zealand. According to the FSB, the suspect initiated contact with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) and shared information that could harm Russia's security. He has been charged with treason under Article 275 and is in custody. The NZSIS declined to comment on the case, describing it as an operational matter, and noted that Russian state media reports are not always reliable, indicating that the allegations have not been independently verified.
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