https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-arrests-former-intelligence-chief-in-espionage-caseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-arrests-former-intelligence-chief-in-espionage-casehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-arrests-former-intelligence-chief-in-espionage-case#u111987Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:02:05 +0000German officials arrested 80-year-old August Hanning, the former head of the Federal Intelligence Service, on suspicion of treason and espionage in a document leak case. Hanning allegedly obtained thousands of confidential documents through a former employee and is accused of espionage on behalf of a foreign state. A German court ordered his detention after he appeared before a judge. The arrest has sent shock waves through the security and intelligence sectors, prompting European intelligence services to assess potential risks.Why it mattersHanning served as president of Germany's foreig