BND: Bundestagsgremium ordnet Sonderprüfung im Fall Hanning an
Sicherheitspolitiker sehen die Spionagevorwürfe gegen Ex-BND-Chef Hanning mit „größter Besorgnis“. Ermittler prüfen offenbar auch eine Verbindung zum chinesischen Geheimdienstapparat.
The German Secret Intelligence Service oversight committee of the Bundestag has announced a special investigation into former BND President August Hanning and his former deputy, Manfred D., following espionage allegations. According to a statement from lawmakers, the committee noted the "serious" accusations with great concern. Hanning and D., who are currently held in pre-trial detention, face charges of secret service agent activity, treasonous surveillance, gathering state secrets, and attempted treason.
The investigation accuses Hanning of allegedly conspiring with D. to obtain "valuable" BND intelligence in exchange for payment, which Hanning used for his consulting business in 2010. The Spiegel magazine reports that the inquiry may also involve the transfer of information to a member of the Chinese intelligence apparatus, with references to Hannings contacts with former Chinese General Major Wang Jianzheng, who allegedly thanked Hanning for "notes and explanations" in a 2017 book forward.
The federal prosecutor's office has not confirmed if Wang is the subject of the investigation. Both individuals are presumed innocent.
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