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An explosive allegation rocks Germany’s spy agency

First reported 8 Oct, 13:01 UTCUpdated 2d ago2 sources

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Its former chief is accused of passing on classified information to foreign agents

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  1. The EconomistCenterGBVery high factuality
    An explosive allegation rocks Germany’s spy agency (opens The Economist in a new tab)

    Its former chief is accused of passing on classified information to foreign agents

  2. Politico EuropeCenterBEHigh factuality
    Arrested German spy chief lashed out at his old agency over allegations he spied for Russia (opens Politico Europe in a new tab)

    A letter sent weeks before August Hanning’s arrest adds to concerns over the BND’s credibility among allies.

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