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Former German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges

“The Times says the arrest shook German politics and has roots in a steakhouse-heiress kidnapping plot. I have covered Berlin.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
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  • First reported by The New York Times: “German Officials Arrest Former Spy Chief on Espionage Charges”.
  • Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:45 AM ET on Europe Open, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
  • Topics: German.

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  • The New York TimesGerman Officials Arrest Former Spy Chief on Espionage Charges

What BBN said about it

  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGood morning. The New York Times reports German officials have arrested August Henning, the former spy chief, on charges of helping foreign governments.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Times says the arrest shook German politics and has roots in a steakhouse-heiress kidnapping plot. I have covered Berlin.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNothing there is ever just steak.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA spy chief arrested for spying. Gloria, isn't that just him finally doing the job in public?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHank, the charge is helping foreign governments. Spy chiefs are supposed to keep the secrets, not hand out the samples.

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