A New Zealand Defence Force soldier is facing multiple charges of alleged espionage.
The Linton-based soldier, who has continued name suppression, faces a total of 17 charges, some of which are alternative charges. These are:
- Four charges of espionage
- Two charges of attempted espionage
- Two charges of possession of an objectionable publication
- Three charges of accessing a computer system for a dishonest purpose
- One charge of doing an act likely to prejudice Service discipline or bring discredit on the Service
- One charge of negligently failing to perform a duty
- Four charges of failing to comply with written orders.
These charges were laid by the Director of Military Prosecutions in the Court Martial of New Zealand.
NZDF says a date hasn't been set yet for these charges. It added since this is before the court, it can't make any further comment.
