Germany arrests former intelligence chief

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German authorities arrested August Hanning, the former head of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), on suspicion of treason and espionage. Investigators allege he obtained classified information from a former aide and passed it to a foreign power, intending to profit from the secrets.

Süddeutsche Zeitung

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The offenses for which former BND president August Hanning is now charged.

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Politiken

Media: Former German intelligence chief arrested in espionage case

According to German media, the former intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage.

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Der Spiegel

August Hanning: Intelligence watchdog von Notz calls for swift consequences after arrest

The Green Party politician Konstantin von Notz wants the Hanning case to be clarified 'swiftly and fully.' High-ranking intelligence officers should not be allowed to work as lobbyists after leaving office, he says.

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Gazeta Wyborcza

Former head of German intelligence arrested. He was spying for a foreign state

August Hanning, the head of Germany's BND under Gerhard Schröder, allegedly obtained more than 2,000 secret documents between 2005 and 2022. He is known for Polish and Ukrainian accusations that he was involved in the Nord Stream gas pipeline attack.

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Der Spiegel

August Hanning: Former BND chief arrested – suspicion of treasonous espionage

According to SPIEGEL and SPIEGEL TV, investigators have arrested the former BND president August Hanning. The former top official is said to have received secret information privately from his former chief of staff for years.

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Germany arrests former intelligence chief

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Former head of German intelligence arrested. He was spying for a foreign state

August Hanning: Former BND chief arrested – suspicion of treasonous espionage

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Germany arrests former intelligence chief

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Media: Former German intelligence chief arrested in espionage case

August Hanning: Intelligence watchdog von Notz calls for swift consequences after arrest

Former head of German intelligence arrested. He was spying for a foreign state

August Hanning: Former BND chief arrested – suspicion of treasonous espionage

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