Former German spy chief detained on suspicion of espionage and treason: Report

Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been detained on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power, Bild newspaper reported on Tuesday.

The report said prosecutors allege Hanning, whose tenure ended in 2005, bought secret information from a former employee of the foreign intelligence agency BND and intended to sell it on as part of his consulting activities.

by Reuters – Former German spy chief detained on suspicion of espionage and treason: Report

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