A former senior German intelligence official has been placed under formal arrest. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
According to Reuters, the former top spy was subjected to a formal arrest measure. The agency published a brief report on the matter.
The individual in question held a high-ranking position in Germany's intelligence service. Additional details regarding the arrest have not yet been made public.
As Reuters notes, the event has drawn attention amid recent developments in Germany's security and intelligence sector.