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Crime and courts / Germany

Former German spy chief arrested over alleged espionage and treason

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August Hanning, the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service BND, has been arrested on allegations of espionage and tried treason.

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  • ABC News Former German spy chief arrested over alleged espionage and treason
  • The West Australian Germany arrests ex-intelligence chief for spying
  • ABC News Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, intelligence chief warns

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August Hanning, pictured here in 2006, was arrested at his home on charges of espionage and treason.
August Hanning, pictured here in 2006, was arrested at his home on charges of espionage and treason.

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ABC Newsas they published this story 89.1

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