Danish intelligence chief held over suspected information leaks, local media report


  • World
  • Monday, 10 Jan 2022

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -The head of Denmark's foreign intelligence unit, Lars Findsen, has been remanded in custody over his involvement in a case involving a leak of "highly classified" information, public broadcaster DR reported on Monday.

Four current and former employees of Denmark's two intelligence services were detained in December for leaking highly classified information. Findsen is the only one who remains in custody while the investigation continues.

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