# Germany’s ex-spy chief arrested on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason

https://mins.news/en/video/88365

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-06 16:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZlidhZzkUo

> Germany’s federal prosecutor says former foreign intelligence chief August Hanning was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service. He is suspected of treasonous espionage and attempted treason. Former aide Manfred D. was also arrested and charged with aiding and abetting.

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