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‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

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In what could amount to Europe’s gravest intelligence scandal in decades, former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

In what could amount to Europe’s gravest intelligence scandal in decades, former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason.

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‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

In what could amount to Europe’s gravest intelligence scandal in decades, former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason.

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‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

In what could amount to Europe’s gravest intelligence scandal in decades, former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason.

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

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In what could amount to Europe’s gravest intelligence scandal in decades, former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason.S1 S2

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‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

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‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

‘Mr Security’ led Germany’s top spy agency for years. He’s now suspected of selling state secrets

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