Germany Arrests Former Intelligence Chief for Espionage and Treason
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The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason. The 80-year-old man is accused of passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service and disclosing information related to Iran's nuclear program, the Russian army, and data from collaborating intelligence agencies. He is also suspected of attempted treason and acting as a secret agent. The arrest has shaken Germany's intelligence community and raised concerns about the security of classified information shared with Western allies.
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