RT by @mikenov: Former German intelligence chief August Hanning, 80, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of treasonous espionage and passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service. Hanning, who headed Germany’s BND from 1998 to 2005, was detained in southern Germany. A former aide was also arrested and accused of helping with the alleged espionage. Authorities did not say which country the two men are suspected of spying for.

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning, 80, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of treasonous espionage and passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service.

Hanning, who headed Germany’s BND from 1998 to 2005, was detained in southern Germany. A former aide was also arrested and accused of helping with the alleged espionage.

Authorities did not say which country the two men are suspected of spying for.

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