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Former BND chief's aide arrested as Germany's biggest spy scandal widens

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Manfred D, former head of the German cabinet, was arrested on charges of treason for allegedly passing classified BND documents to August Hanning since 2010 in exchange for payment. This marks the latest escalation in Germany's largest spy scandal involving former high-ranking officials.

Key points

• Manfred D, former head of the German cabinet, was arrested on charges of treason for allegedly passing classified BND documents to August Hanning since 2010 in exchange for payment.
• The scandal involves former cabinet head D and ex-intelligence chief Hanning, with D accused of receiving payments for documents since 2010.

Context

This case represents the latest escalation in Germany's largest spy scandal, involving former high-ranking officials. The arrest of D, who served as head of the cabinet, adds to the ongoing investigation into the integrity of intelligence operations.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the arrest details and specific charges against D and Hanning. The timeline of payments and the full scope of documents involved remain unverified. No additional background on the scandal's history is supplied.

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