German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Summary
August Hanning, who led Germany’s intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005, was arrested for espionage and attempted treason. Prosecutors say he shared secret information with foreign spies and received classified documents from a former colleague in exchange for money.Key Facts
- August Hanning is 80 years old and was head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1998 to 2005.
- He was arrested and charged with treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets, and attempted treason.
- Prosecutors say Hanning worked with foreign intelligence services, possibly including Azerbaijan’s.
- He allegedly received about 2,000 classified documents from a former BND official named “Manfred D.”
- Manfred D was also arrested and charged with aiding in the espionage.
- Prosecutors say Hanning used secret information to create reports for foreign spies and earned money from consulting work.
- The investigation began after a kidnapping case involving a German businesswoman allegedly connected to Hanning.
- In Germany, treason can lead to a life sentence.
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