Former German Intelligence Chief August Hanning Arrested on Espionage Suspicion
Reports of August Hanning's arrest have raised questions about how classified BND documents allegedly reached its former chief and whether information was passed to foreign powers.
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Investigators arrest former BND chief August Hanning
DIE WELT ↗Report alleges source supplied secret BND documents
ARD Tagesschau ↗Former office manager linked to years of alleged disclosures
DER SPIEGEL - Schlagzeilen – Tops ↗Federal prosecutor reportedly investigates suspected treasonous espionage
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