Germany's Ex-Spy Chief Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Treason
Prosecutors say August Hanning obtained confidential documents through a former aide, as lawmakers demand tighter restrictions on former intelligence officials.
August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, has been arrested on suspicion of treasonous espionage and spying out state secrets. Prosecutors allege he obtained classified documents from a former aide and used them in his private consulting work, including drafting an analysis for a foreign intelligence service. He faces multiple serious charges.
- August Hanning, former head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (1998-2005), arrested on Oct. 6.
- Accused of paying a former aide for classified documents.
- Allegedly used the aide to prepare an analysis for a foreign spy service.
- Suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage.
- Prosecutors claim he used intelligence from the aide in his private consulting work.
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