Former BND chief Hanning under espionage suspicion; ex-official calls it staged

German media report that former BND president August Hanning is under investigation for suspected treason, shaking the foreign intelligence community. Former domestic intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maaßen disputes the case, alleging a staged event. The development raises questions about the credibility of the allegations and potential political motivations.

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