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Spy Scandal: the story of Bill Sutch
Season 8 · Episode 9

Spy Scandal: the story of Bill Sutch

Black Sheep

September 26, 202455m 10sbonus

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Show Notes

On 27 September 1974 New Zealanders woke to the news Dr Bill Sutch, a famous economist, historian, and former senior government official had been arrested and accused of spying for Soviet Russia. He was later found not guilty, but over the last 50 years, suspicion has swirled, and new evidence has been revealed. Check our RNZ's award Winning Podcast The Service for more about the history of the SIS in New Zealand.

Check our RNZ's award Winning Podcast The Service for more about the history of the SIS in New Zealand

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