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1 hour ago · China
Alleged Chinese spy posed as recruiter for 'retired Australian police'
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a security story. ABC Australia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to China. The first report grouped here was at 15 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Alleged Chinese spy posed as recruiter for 'retired Australian police'”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A suspected Chinese spying network contacted Australians on LinkedIn using a fake security firm in an effort to encourage them to share information, an ABC investigation has found.
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- First reported by ABC Australia
Alleged Chinese spy posed as recruiter for 'retired Australian police'
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