SYDNEY: Australian authorities believe two Indonesian pilots may pose a security threat after being radicalized by Islamic State, a leaked intelligence document obtained by an investigative website shows, although officials on Thursday refused to confirm its veracity.

The Australian Federal Police “Operational Intelligence Report,” published online by investigative website The Intercept, said the pilots were “likely employees” of AirAsia and Premiair and came to their attention through their Facebook pages.

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