German civil servants investigated over ‘spying for Russia’
by Kate Connolly in Berlin from World news | The Guardian on (#63545)
Officials linked to energy supply and suspected of trying to obstruct' German economic policies, examined by intelligence agency, reports Die Zeit
Germany's domestic intelligence agency is investigating allegations that two senior civil servants working in the economy ministry could have been spying for Russia, according to a local media report.
Die Zeit newspaper, which first revealed the case, said the officials being investigated had close involvement with energy supply issues and held key positions.
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