Germany sacks cybersecurity chief over suspected Russia ties

Arne Schoenbohm, the head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency, the BSI, has been dismissed following reports of possible ties to Russian intelligence, the Interior Ministry has said.

Schoenbohm co-founded a cybersecurity group a decade ago that brings together experts from public institutions and the private sector. German media have reported that one of its members is a company founded by a former Russian intelligence agent.

The German government said over a week ago that it was investigating the reports comprehensively.

There is growing concern in Germany that the country’s critical infrastructure might be targeted by Russia because of Berlin’s support for Ukraine.