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A New Zealand soldier linked to far-right groups was sentenced to two years in military detention for attempted espionage, sparking an appeal for a harsher civilian prison term.
A New Zealand Defence Force soldier, linked to far-right groups, was sentenced to two years of military detention for attempted espionage after admitting to passing sensitive military data—such as base maps, passcodes, and vulnerability assessments—to an undercover officer he believed was a foreign agent.
The NZDF has appealed the sentence, calling it “manifestly inadequate” and seeking at least 18 months in civilian prison, citing the seriousness of the breach, lack of remorse, and need for deterrence.
The soldier, arrested in 2019 after the Christchurch mosque attacks, has served two months of his sentence.
The appeal focuses on whether military detention is sufficient punishment, with the Crown arguing civilian prison is necessary for proper deterrence and public confidence.
The case remains pending at the Courts Martial Appeal Court.
Un soldado neozelandés vinculado a grupos de extrema derecha fue sentenciado a dos años de detención militar por intento de espionaje, lo que provocó una apelación para una pena de prisión civil más dura.