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Ex-German spy chief charged with profiting from state secrets

Prosecutors have charged the former president of Germany's BND foreign intelligence service with treason, alleging he monetized classified state secrets through a second career as a security consultant. The case marks a rare prosecution of a top intelligence official and raises questions about the extent of the alleged leak and any foreign involvement, which remains unconfirmed.

Politico EUabout 4 hours agoDEengCredibility 51%View source

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Mosaic Score7.6
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.5

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