# What is known about espionage and treason allegations against Germany’s ex-spy chief

https://mins.news/en/item/89782

- France 24, 2026-10-07 14:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261007-what-we-know-about-espionage-treason-allegations-against-germany-s-ex-spy-chief

> A court on Wednesday ordered August Hanning, Germany’s former foreign intelligence chief, to remain in pretrial detention after his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason. A former deputy was also arrested, allegedly for giving him secret files. The case is described as one of Germany’s biggest security breaches.

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