# Espionage scandal involving former BND chief: second arrest over suspected treason

https://mins.news/en/item/89794

- euronews, 2026-10-07 14:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/espionage-scandal-involving-ex-bnd-chief-second-arrest-over-suspected-treason

> A second person has been arrested on suspicion of treason in an espionage scandal involving a former BND chief.

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