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Businessman Convicted for Chinese Spy Reports

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59-year-old Australian businessman, Alexander Csergo, convicted for reckless foreign interference. He compiled reports for suspected Chinese spies, receiving cash payments. Despite the informations lack of value, he continued, leading to an AFP raid at his home.

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Businessman Convicted for Chinese Spy Reports

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On this March 13th in Sydney, here's what is making headlines. A 59-year-old Australian businessman has been found guilty of reckless foreign interference after compiling reports for people he should have, suspected were Chinese spies. Alexander Sarago ran a telecom's business in Shanghai when a woman from a supposed Chinese think tank reached out to him on LinkedIn in November 20, 21. He prepared reports using open-source info on topics like mining, politics, defense, and security, even faking interviews with figures such as former. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Sarago handed these over in person at quiet restaurants and cafes, getting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash each time, even though the info. It's self was basically worthless. Meanwhile, Australian federal police rated his Bondi home in Sydney in March 2023, finding a shopping list of sensitive research, topics from one of his contacts. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the

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