Ex-German Spy Chief Investigated for Leaking Secrets to China, Russia
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning is being investigated for allegedly leaking classified information, including details on Iran's nuclear program, to China and Russia. The probe expanded from an initial inquiry into his alleged involvement in a kidnapping plot.
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- Former German spy chief August Hanning is under investigation.
- He is suspected of leaking classified BND information.
- Leaked data reportedly includes details on Iran's nuclear program.
- Investigators are probing potential leaks to China and Russia.
- The investigation began with a suspected kidnapping plot.
Former head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), August Hanning, is under investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, according to German newspaper Bild. The probe initially focused on suspicions of his involvement in an attempted kidnapping of Christina Block's children, a case reportedly involving former Mossad operatives. During the investigation, it emerged that information may have been leaked from the BND. A search of Hanning's home last year uncovered a memory device containing sensitive data.
Investigators are now examining whether Hanning passed information to China and Russia, with whom he maintained direct contact. The investigation revealed that Hanning possessed highly sensitive documents concerning Iran's nuclear program and the Russian military. The BND is Germany's equivalent to Israel's Mossad.
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