# German ex-spy chief arrested for treason

> Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on treason charges.
- Title: German ex-spy chief arrested for treason · Al Jazeera
- Summary: Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on treason charges. August Hanning, former head of Germany's intelligence agency, arrested for…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/german-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-treason-what-we-know
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

August Hanning, former head of Germany's intelligence agency, arrested for treason and espionage.