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What we know about espionage, treason allegations against Germany's ex-spy chief

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A German court ordered August Hanning, the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, to remain in pretrial detention following his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason. This case involved a major security breach where a former deputy allegedly supplied him with secret files. The article presents the court's decision as the primary finding, noting the historical significance of the incident.

Key points

• August Hanning, the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, was ordered to remain in pretrial detention after being arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason.
• A former deputy of Hanning allegedly supplied him with secret files, which the court ordered to be seized.

Context and limitations

The article covers the court's decision on Hanning's detention and the specific allegation of file supply. It does not provide details on the content of the files, the timeline of the espionage activities, or the specific charges beyond espionage and treason.

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