Former German Spy Chief August Hanning Arrested on Espionage Charges

Germany arrested former foreign intelligence (BND) chief August Hanning on suspicion of treason and espionage for allegedly selling state secrets over more than a decade, with reports linking him to a former Chinese general.

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Oct 16, 11:15 PM	theweek.com	Germany’s spy scandal: a shocking episode
Oct 16, 9:05 AM	thehindu.com	Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets, treason
Oct 16, 5:30 AM	washingtontimes.com	Former German spy chief linked to China
Oct 14, 1:17 PM	npr.org	Germany's intelligence scandal has a long list of possible consequences
Oct 11, 3:51 AM	breitbart.com	Reputation of German Intelligence in Tatters as Investigation Into Arrested Spy Chief Considers Alleged Chinese Link
Oct 10, 9:00 PM	ft.com	The fall of Germany’s ex-spymaster
Oct 8, 10:04 PM	theglobeandmail.com	European intelligence services assess risks after German ex-spy chief’s arrest on suspicion of espionage