How Big Is Germany's New Espionage Scandal? | DW News

Germany's former foreign spy chief, August Hanning, alongside his former chief of staff, has been arrested on serious suspicion of espionage and treason. Prosecutors are conducting a deep investigation into allegations that highly classified national security information was systematically leaked from inside the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) for commercial consultancy benefits and foreign intelligence briefing purposes. This unprecedented case strikes at the heart of Germany's intelligence community and raises massive questions regarding security protocols at the highest levels.
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