Germany Arrests 80-Year-Old Former Spy Chief on Spying Suspicion

Investigators arrested August Hanning, 80, who once led the BND, the country's overseas spy agency, on suspicion of spying for another power. The charge is described as attempted treason, like trying to hand over state secrets. Reported Oct. 6, 2026, the case raises questions about supervision. Court custody decisions will show how prosecutors view the claim.