Australian Businessman Convicted for Reckless Foreign Interference

0:00Hey, it's Cory, with Sydney News Today, your city, your news, every day. A jury in Sydney has convicted 59-year-old Australian businessman Alexander Sergo of reckless foreign interference. He compiled reports for two suspected Chinese spies while living overseas. The case centered on his work for people he knew as canon Evelyn in Shanghai from 2021 until he returned to Sydney in 20. 23. The executors argued he suspected they were linked to China's Ministry of State Security and acted recklessly anyway. Sergo pleaded not guilty at his trial, which started in mid-February in New South Wales District Court. His lawyer said he only shared public information, passing it off as his own to get paid, without any real harm. Jurors took two days to reach the guilty verdict on Friday afternoon. In court, see Sergo let out a quiet sigh when the news came. This marks the first conviction under the new offense, which carries up to 15 years in prison. He was charged nearly three years ago, with sentencing still ahead.

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