Germany Arrests Former Spy Chief for Treason

A former top intelligence official in Germany has been arrested on suspicion of sharing secret documents. Azerbaijan has denied any involvement in the case.

Germany is dealing with a major security scandal. A man who used to lead the country’s intelligence agency has been arrested. He is accused of treason, which means he is suspected of betraying his own country. The man is accused of holding onto secret government files that he was not supposed to have. Prosecutors think he may have been sharing sensitive information with others. Treason is a very serious charge, as it involves working against the safety and interests of one's own nation. While the man admits that he had some files, he says he did not commit treason. He denies that he was tr…