Former German Spy Chief Arrested in Espionage Case

August Hanning, former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, was arrested on suspicion of passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service. Federal prosecutors said his former chief of staff was also detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting attempted treason. The arrests were reported on 6 October 2026.

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A former German intelligence chief has been arrested on allegations that he "spied out state secrets", the country's federal prosecutor's office said.

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Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage

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Former German spy chief arrested over espionage allegations

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Former German intelligence chief arrested over allegations of 'spying out state secrets'

A former German intelligence chief has been arrested on allegations that he "spied out state secrets", the country's federal prosecutor's office said.

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Germany's ex-spy chief arrested for espionage

August Hanning, the man who once led Germany's spy service, is now under investigation for passing on state secrets.

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