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UPDATED Oct 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Oct 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Former German spy chief arrested in espionage case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Former BND chief August Hanning was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. Prosecutors allege he obtained classified documents and used secret information to prepare an analysis for a foreign intelligence service employee; a former aide was also arrested in western Germany on suspicion of aiding the alleged offenses.
WHO: German federal prosecutors
WHAT: August Hanning and a former aide were arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:50 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: They are suspected of obtaining and using classified state information for a foreign intelligence service.
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