Sources with knowledge of the ASIO operation say some of the Russian agents posed as diplomatic and consular staff while others used deep cover identities. 9News
The Australian domestic intelligence service spent months tracking the spies and ensured they did not suspect they were being watched, theSources with knowledge of the ASIO operation say some of the Russian agents posed as diplomatic and consular staff while others used deep cover identities.They operated from a number of locations, including the Russian embassy in Canberra, sources said, before they were forced out of Australia.
Multiple nations were using espionage and foreign interference to advance their interests and undermine ASIO efforts.ASIO secretary-general of security Mike Burgess warned Australia was a target for multiple foreign espionage age2023 threat assessment. "Based on what ASIO is seeing, more Australians are being targeted for espionage and foreign interference than at any time in Australia's history – more hostile foreign intelligence services, more spies, more targeting, more harm, more ASIO investigations, more ASIO disruptions."
"I don't comment on national security briefings but I would just say that ASIO do a very good job and we provide them with every resource and support we ask for," he said.
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