WorldGerman court orders pre-trial detention for former intelligence chief accused of espionage

A judge ordered former German intelligence chief August Hanning held in pre-trial detention, a day after his arrest on suspicion of treason and spying for a foreign intelligence agency. Prosecutors allege he bought secret documents from a former colleague and used them to advise a foreign service. Hanning’s lawyer denied that he passed on information to Germany’s detriment or did so for payment.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-07 17:03Original