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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlotte Graham-McLay

A soldier in New Zealand is sentenced to two years in military prison for attempted espionage

A New Zealand soldier, who admitted trying to spy for a foreign power, was sentenced to two years in military prison followed by discharge from the army.

The sentencing by a judge and a panel of three senior military officers Wednesday came two days after the man pleaded guilty to three charges, including attempted espionage. It was the first conviction for spying in New Zealand’s history.

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