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Germany Arrests Former Spy Chief August Hanning on Espionage, Treason Charges

October 6, 2026

Summary

August Hanning, former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason, accused of helping foreign governments and passing on state secrets.

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