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Germany arrests former intelligence chief on espionage charges

Original: German authorities arrest former head of intelligence for espionage

German authorities have arrested a former head of an intelligence service on suspicion of espionage. The arrest of a person who once led one of the country's security agencies is a rare and serious development, and details about which agency is involved, the alleged foreign connection, and the evidence remain limited as investigations continue.

Why now: An ex-spy chief being arrested for allegedly spying is an extraordinary national security story with many unanswered questions.

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• German authorities arrest former head of intelligence for espionage · upi

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