Germany arrests a former head of the country’s foreign intelligence service on suspicion of espionage, according to multiple outlets. The reporting states that the individual is detained as investigators assess allegations related to spying.

The articles identify the case as involving Germany’s foreign intelligence service leadership in the past, and describe the arrest as preliminary, based on suspicion rather than a confirmed finding of wrongdoing. One outlet frames the event as the former head of Germany’s intelligence service being arrested, while another refers more directly to the “ex-intelligence chief,” but both describe the same core action and allegation.

Sources do not agree on additional details such as the suspected target country, the alleged methods, or whether any charges have been filed. They also do not provide information on the arrest location, timing, or statements from authorities or the detained person.