Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Summary
Former German spy chief August Hanning was arrested on charges of spying, treason, and sharing secret information with foreign intelligence services. Authorities also arrested former BND employee Manfred D for providing Hanning with about 2,000 classified documents in exchange for money.Key Facts
- August Hanning led Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1998 to 2005.
- Hanning is accused of using secret intelligence to prepare a report for a foreign spy service.
- Manfred D worked at the BND until this year and passed Hanning thousands of classified documents.
- Manfred D is charged with helping in attempts of treason and spying against Germany.
- Both men were arrested at their homes, Hanning near Münster and Manfred D in Bavaria.
- Investigators have not revealed which foreign countries were involved.
- The case emerged partly from an investigation involving a child kidnapping linked to a German heiress.
- The BND has faced spying-related charges before, including a 2023 case about passing secrets to Russia.
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