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Sydney man accused of accepting money for selling national security information

The AFP says the Australian national met with with two individuals, known to him as “Ken” and “Evelyn on a number of occasions. (Supplied: AFP)

The Australian Federal Police has charged a New South Wales man with a foreign interference offence, after he allegedly accepted money in exchange for information about national security issues.

The AFP alleges two foreign intelligence officers contacted the man, offering him payment for information about Australian defence, economic and national security arrangements.

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