Heiko Maas threatens U.S. agents with law enforcement
The espionage charge in the Defence Ministry is apparently more explosive than expected. The federal government tightened the sound to the Americans: Before the German law, all are equal.
The alleged American agents leaders looming in the espionage affair, criminal proceedings. Federal Justice Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) said the Welt am Sonntag, "spy among friends is a diplomatic ... failure." Also on Intelligence friendly states the laws would apply.
Should evidence show that the alleged German spies in the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and the Federal Ministry of Defence "worked for American services, the investigation will also check for any client extend," Maas said. "Before the law all are equal." Who in this country not abiding by the law, may have to face criminal prosecution.
After researching the Welt am Sonntag weigh the charges against the officers in the Defence Ministry, which is under suspicion of espionage, apparently heavier than previously thought. A closely familiar with the case officer of a safety authority said: "If I were the federal prosecutor, I would press charges. The evidence for an espionage activities are very strong.."
"I can not talk to you"
When alleged spymaster it is to concern the U.S. citizen Andrew M.. The 52-year-old, who was allegedly hired as a political consultant worldwide in many conflict areas should have received from the German confidential military documents and made him gifts in return.
A renowned scientist who met the Americans several times, the Welt am Sonntag said: "It would not surprise me if Andrew M. would work for an intelligence."
M. had a contract on cooperation offered to him years ago, who was endowed so lucrative that he was behind a suspected indecent proposal. Andrew M. declined to comment. The newspaper he said on the phone: "I can not talk to you."
Were evidence aside managed?
The opposition in the Bundestag sees action: "If the Attorney General finds, with whom the suspect for years has had contact, it must be understood that it is considering this track and the background of the person completely clears up," said the deputy chairman of the Parliamentary Control Panel, André Hahn (left). "For Americans who violate our laws and do not enjoy diplomatic immunity, the German criminal law shall apply."
Green Party Deputy Konstantin von Notz raises the authorities negligence. You could have just asked the American side for information in this case. Thus, "the investigations are in danger. Maybe you could be managed by aside evidence" were said by Notz.
Bilt am Sontag .... = German publication 'World on Sunday' (here). Oops 'Bilt am Sontag' (Image on Sunday?)
Heiko Maas ......... = German Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection
BND .................... = Bundesnachrichtendienst - Federal Intelligence Service (BND)
............................. Bundes (Federal) nachrichten (News) dienst (Service) - direct translation.
SOURCE - Bilt am Sontag - here.
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