Germany's Ex-Spy Chief Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Treason
Prosecutors say August Hanning obtained confidential documents through a former aide, as lawmakers demand tighter restrictions on former intelligence officials.
TL;DR
- August Hanning, former head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (1998-2005), arrested on Oct. 6.
- Accused of paying a former aide for classified documents.
- Allegedly used the aide to prepare an analysis for a foreign spy service.
- Suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage.
- Prosecutors claim he used intelligence from the aide in his private consulting work.