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Alleged Russian spies Kira and Igor Korolev charged with new espionage offence
Key takeaways
- Kira and Igor Korolev appeared via videolink in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
- Accused Russian spies Kira and Igor Korolev have been charged with conspiracy to commit espionage after Crown prosecutors applied to dismiss the couple's initial offence.
- The pair were arrested in 2024 for allegedly attempting to gather and send state secrets to Russia.
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Kira and Igor Korolev appeared via videolink in the Brisbane Magistrates Court. (Facebook)
Accused Russian spies Kira and Igor Korolev have been charged with conspiracy to commit espionage after Crown prosecutors applied to dismiss the couple's initial offence.
The pair were arrested in 2024 for allegedly attempting to gather and send state secrets to Russia.
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