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Former Head of German Intelligence arrested on suspicion of espionage
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 06/10/2026, 11:30:13 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 09:49:23 UTC
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Briefings
August Hanning, who served as the Federal Intelligence Service Director from 1998 to 2005, is accused of leaking state secrets to foreign services. The specific country receiving the information remains undisclosed in the available evidence.
Key points
- August Hanning served as the Federal Intelligence Service Director between 1998 and 2005.
- Hanning is accused of disclosing state secrets to foreign intelligence services.
Context
This briefing concerns a high-ranking German intelligence official detained on espionage charges. The specific recipient of the leaked information is not identified in the provided source.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the title, publication date, and the specific accusation against Hanning. The identity of the foreign service and the nature of the leaked information are not specified.
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