Former BND chief arrested in suspected long-running espionage case
· Ideallya News
Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of attempted treason and espionage after prosecutors said he received classified BND documents for years through a former aide. The case has renewed scrutiny of how Germany protects secret intelligence, with politicians demanding tougher rules for former security officials and faster reform of oversight systems.
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