German prosecutors probe ex-BND chief Hanning for espionage, treason

German authorities have opened investigations into former BND president Gerhard Hanning on suspicion of espionage and treason, alleging he intercepted and passed highly classified documents. The probe marks a rare case of a former top intelligence official facing such charges in Germany. Details of the alleged leak and its scope remain unclear, but the case could have significant implications for German intelligence credibility and political trust.