# German ex-spy chief arrested for suspected espionage and treason

https://mins.news/en/video/88581

- France 24 English, 2026-10-06 19:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdOdMByVems

> August Hanning, who headed Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005, was arrested Tuesday on allegations of espionage, treason and working for foreign intelligence services, federal prosecutors said. The embarrassing case comes as Germany seeks broader powers for its intelligence agencies.

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