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Ex-German intelligence chief arrested
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested over suspected espionage.
In brief
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested over suspected espionage. Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested over suspected espionage. Originally reported by euronews.
August Hanning accused
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information from a former BND employee and using it in his private consultancy work.
Investigation underway
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating 80-year-old former BND president Hanning on suspicion of state secrets and treason-related espionage.
Confidential documents received
Hanning allegedly continued to receive confidential documents from the intelligence service for years after leaving office.
Former chief of staff arrested
His former chief of staff is suspected of supplying him with the material and has also reportedly been arrested.
Documents for Chancellery
The documents included intelligence reports intended for the German Chancellery according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Foreign powers under scrutiny
Investigators are also examining whether classified information was passed on to foreign powers.
The main idea
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested over suspected espionage.
