Germany's domestic intelligence service investigates alleged espionage links of former BND head August Hanning
Former BND President August Hanning and his former office manager were arrested on suspicion of espionage. Hanning is accused of sharing classified information with a Chinese general and may have used sensitive data for a foreign intelligence service.
- Former BND President August Hanning and his former office manager were arrested on suspicion of espionage.
- Investigation detention was imposed on former BND President August Hanning, and the Bundestag is examining espionage suspicions against him.
- Manfred D. allegedly provided nearly 2000 classified documents to Hanning over years.
- Manfred D. was arrested on suspicion of aiding attempted treason and espionage.
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