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Rex Martinich

Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret

Espionage accused Igor Korolev and his wife remain in custody after being arrested in July 2024. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Evidence that could put a married couple accused of attempting military espionage on behalf of Russia on trial will remain secret for 15 years, a magistrate has ruled.

Nearly 200 documents and a Department of Defence witness statement will now be suppressed after the Queensland magistrate found national security outweighed the principle of open justice.

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