Former German spy chief August Hanning arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason
Summary
August Hanning, the former president of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason, Germany's federal prosecutor's office said, on allegations that he 'spied out state secrets'. He is accused of obtaining classified information from his former agency, during his time in office and after leaving it. The BBC and the Financial Times report he is suspected of obtaining or selling state secrets for a foreign power, while Euronews reports the information was used for his personal consultancy work.
Latest: Euronews reported that August Hanning is accused of illegally receiving classified information during and after his time in office, used for his personal consultancy work.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 7 October
Euronews reported that August Hanning is accused of illegally receiving classified information during and after his time in office, used for his personal consultancy work.
Tuesday 6 October
Former BND chief August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason, Germany's federal prosecutor's office said.
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- 04:48Sky NewsFormer German intelligence chief arrested over allegations of 'spying out state secrets'
- 04:38EuronewsEx-German intelligence chief arrested over suspected espionage