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UPDATED Oct 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Oct 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Former BND chief August Hanning arrested
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of espionage, treason and working for foreign intelligence services, federal prosecutors said. Hanning led the BND from 1998 to 2005; the case comes as Germany seeks to broaden intelligence agencies’ powers.
WHO: German federal prosecutors
WHAT: August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of espionage, treason and working for foreign intelligence services.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)
Sources (11):
ABC World,
BBC World,
Brussels Signal,
CNN World,
Dawn Pakistan,
Deutsche Welle,
France 24,
Middle East Eye,
NPR News,
NYT World,
The Hindu
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