https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-ex-spy-chief-sent-to-pretrial-detention-on-treason-chargesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-ex-spy-chief-sent-to-pretrial-detention-on-treason-chargeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-ex-spy-chief-sent-to-pretrial-detention-on-treason-charges#u132698Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:41:17 +0000August Hanning, the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND), is in pretrial detention following his arrest on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. A court ordered the detention on Wednesday after Hanning was arrested on Tuesday. The case involves allegations that the 80-year-old former official compromised state secrets, prompting European intelligence agencies to assess potential fallout and sparking internal calls for reform regarding transparency for spies leaving government service.Why it mattersHanning led the BND from 1998 to 2005. This scandal is viewed