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Story summary
- Former Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) chief August Hanning was arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason.
- Prosecutors opened the probe after an alleged leak of intelligence reports intended for the chancellery.
- Investigators say Hanning bought classified BND material from a former employee to resell through consulting.
- A second suspect is under investigation, with the case potentially ranking among Germany's largest espionage scandals.
- Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 until 2005.