Germany arrests former intelligence chief over alleged spying

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What happened

August Hanning served as president of federal intelligence service from 1998 to 2005 A former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service has been arrested on suspicion of treason and spying on behalf of an overseas intelligence agency, prosecutors said.

Key facts

  • August Hanning served as president of federal intelligence service from 1998 to 2005 A former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service has been arrested on suspicion of treason and spying on behalf of an overseas intelligence agency, prosecutors said.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:57:36 UTC.

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  1. Former German spy chief arrested over espionage allegations

  2. Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason

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  4. Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza

  5. Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason

  6. Germany arrests former intelligence chief over alleged spying

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