Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets, treason
August Hanning is strongly suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage, the federal prosecutor's office…
The Hindu reports: August Hanning is strongly suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage, the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement.
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