Russian man arrested for allegedly spying for New Zealand

Tuesday 28 July 2026 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 28 Jul, 11:30am

In this story Chris Penk, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

A 55-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Khabarovsk for allegedly gathering and sharing information for New Zealand. The Federal Security Service claims the individual proactively contacted the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and has been charged with treason.

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1. 1NewsTue 28 Jul, 7:51am

   Russian security services reportedly arrest man accused of spying for NZ (opens in new tab)

   • 'High treason': Russian ambassador to NZ on suspected spy’s arrest (opens in new tab) Tue 28 Jul, 7:51am
   • Russian security services arrest man accused of spying for NZ (opens in new tab) Tue 28 Jul, 7:51am
2. The Post via StuffTue 28 Jul, 8:43am

   Man arrested in Russia for allegedly spying for New Zealand (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. NewsroomTue 28 Jul, 11:30am

   From Russia without love: Man arrested by armed officers, accused of spying for NZ (opens in new tab)