Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage
Summary
Germany’s former foreign spy chief, August Hanning, and his former chief of staff, Manfred D, were arrested on suspicion of spying and treason. Prosecutors say they passed classified information to a foreign intelligence service, but have not named the foreign country involved.Key Facts
- August Hanning, 80, led Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
- He is suspected of attempted treason and acting as a spy for a foreign intelligence agency.
- Manfred D, his former chief of staff, is accused of helping with treason and sharing secret information.
- Manfred D worked with Hanning and his successors as chief of staff from 2012 to 2026.
- Prosecutors say Manfred D gave Hanning about 2,000 documents, many classified.
- Hanning allegedly used the secret information for his private consulting business.
- The authorities are still investigating which foreign country the information was intended for.
- Police searched several locations including Berlin in connection with the case.
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