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Germany arrests former intelligence chief

German authorities arrested former intelligence chief August Hanning in an espionage case, prompting scrutiny of the BND as details of the allegations remained unclear.

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Roman Sheremeta

@rshereme.bsky.social

Former head of Germany’s intelligence service (BND), August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason.

October 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM

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Per Ahlberg

@perahlberg.bsky.social

“Germany’s foreign intelligence service”, meaning “a foreign intelligence service operating in Germany”, it seems.

October 8, 2026 at 6:14 AM

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