Former spy chief August Hanning arrested
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August Hanning was the head of the Bundes-Nachricht-Dienst from 1998 to 2005. The Bundes-Anwaltschaft accuses him of severe Verrat. He allegedly gave secrets to other countries. His former assistant Manfred D. was also arrested. He allegedly gave secret papers to Hanning for 12 years.
Manfred D. gave about 2000 papers to Hanning. These details were strictly secret. Hanning worked as an advisor after his state job. He allegedly used the secret facts for his clients. He allegedly got much money for this. A judge sent the 80-year-old man to Untersuchungs-Haft.
Hanning denies the accusations through his lawyer. He admits that he had secret papers. But he did not sell them to other states. The police found Hanning through another case. It was about a fight in the family of Christina Block. Politicians now demand stricter rules for former workers of secret services.
Manfred D. gave about 2000 papers to Hanning. These details were strictly secret. Hanning worked as an advisor after his state job. He allegedly used the secret facts for his clients. He allegedly got much money for this. A judge sent the 80-year-old man to Untersuchungs-Haft.
Hanning denies the accusations through his lawyer. He admits that he had secret papers. But he did not sell them to other states. The police found Hanning through another case. It was about a fight in the family of Christina Block. Politicians now demand stricter rules for former workers of secret services.
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Definitions
- Bundes-Nachricht-Dienst
- This is the foreign intelligence service of Germany. It collects important info about other countries.
- Verrat
- This is a serious crime. Someone gives important secrets to another country.
- Untersuchungs-Haft
- A person must go to prison before a court judges them.
- Bundes-Anwaltschaft
- This is the top authority for charges in Germany. It deals with crimes against the state.
People
- August Hanning
- He is 80 years old and was the head of the Bundes-Nachricht-Dienst.
- Manfred D.
- He was the office head for August Hanning and worked long for the secret service.
- Christina Block
- She is a known businesswoman. A fight about her kids led the police to August Hanning.
Locations
- Karlsruhe
- A city in Germany. The top court has its seat there.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen
- A state in the west of Germany.
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