Former German Intelligence Chief August Hanning Arrested Over Alleged Espionage

Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of attempted treason and espionage, according to federal prosecutors. Prosecutors allege that Hanning paid a former intelligence office manager for confidential documents and used the material to prepare an analysis for a foreign intelligence service. The foreign agency was not identified, and it is unclear whether the analysis was delivered. The former office manager is accused of supplying about 2,000 documents, including classified internal material and senior intelligence briefings. Both men were expected to appear before a judge.

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