Sydney businessman falsely claimed security advice given to Chinese spies came from Kevin Rudd, court hears

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressFebruary 19, 2026 at 07:06 AM

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Australian businessman Alexander Csergo is on trial for allegedly providing security and defense advice to Chinese intelligence agents. The prosecution alleges that Csergo falsely claimed this advice originated from former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The trial began on Thursday, and Rudd is expected to testify. Csergo is accused of foreign interference by supplying information to Chinese agents. The case centers around the veracity of Csergo's claims regarding the source of the security advice. The trial aims to determine if Csergo knowingly provided false information to foreign intelligence.

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