George Papadopolos' description of his meetings with Downer indicate that Mr. Downer was working directly with CIA & MI6 to frame Papadapolos
Downer would have high contacts within the British government he being the Australian High Commissioner to the UK at the time. I’m not sure how reliable Papadopoulos is. However Downer should have never let himself be compromised being a stooge for the British if that is indeed the case!