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German ex-spy chief arrested for treason
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on treason charges.
In brief
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on treason charges. August Hanning, former head of Germany's intelligence agency, arrested for treason and espionage. Originally reported by Al Jazeera.
August Hanning arrested
Former BND president August Hanning, 80, arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason.
Charges include treasonous espionage
Federal prosecutor's office charged Hanning with treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets, and attempted treason.
Arrested for contact with foreign intelligence
Hanning faces charges through contact with foreign intelligence services.
The short version
August Hanning, former head of Germany's intelligence agency, arrested for treason and espionage.
