https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-treason-what-we-knowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-treason-what-we-knowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-treason-what-we-know#u118808Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:33:46 +0000August Hanning, former head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. He is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power. A court has ordered his detention pending further investigation.Why it mattersThe arrest has sparked a scandal in Germany, raising concerns about national security and the integrity of the country's intelligence agency. Hanning's actions, if confirmed, could have significant implications for Germany's relationships with other countries. The case ha