Man charged with spying for Libya
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Prosecutors said yesterday that the man, identified as Omar K, is suspected of working as a spy for Libya from May to September 2010 . They did not give his nationality. Prosecutors charge that the suspect met with a Libyan to give him information in exchange for $3,000 (£1,800). Omar K is also suspected of having been instructed to infiltrate dissident circles to gather information.
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