BND

Canada
Trovicor, a European pioneer in interception, goes under Canadian ownership

Originally from Germany but taken over by French owners, the owner of Trovicor's successor has just been bought out by a Canadian telecoms giant.

United States
After his failed CIA return, Ralph Goff builds private investigation network

He had been chosen by John Ratcliffe to become the CIA's next deputy director for clandestine operations, before being abruptly removed from consideration last month. Since then, Ralph Goff has formed close ties with other CIA veterans who have gone into the private sector.

The Agencies' Gazette
French customs, BND uncertainty, VSSE women, Belarusian no-no, Human resources at the DHS

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceCustoms officers land at Vatry airport

GermanySpeculation about BND boss's future

BelgiumState Security shows its feminine side

FranceThales engineer denied security clearance because of Belarusian partner

United StatesDHS intelligence strengthens HR management

France, Latvia
French police probe Roger Tamraz's Latvian banking adventures

French police, at the request of their Latvian counterparts, are investigating Roger Tamraz's investments in a now bankrupt Latvian bank following its acquisition via a group of nominees.

The Agencies' Gazette
Departures from CIA director's office, LFI insist on foreign interference, BND/foreign affairs disagreements exposed

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

United StatesCIA director's executive office staffers head to private sector

FranceFar-left MPs launch new appeal against foreign interference law

GermanyIntelligence/foreign affairs divisions come under closer scrutiny

The Agencies' Gazette
US intel chief helps whistleblowers, BND in mourning, CNRLT's sideline, Germany's 'chaotic' Afghan exit, French Madrid embassy contested

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

US Ex-military intelligence chief to assist Pentagon whistleblowers

Germany BND opens quiet room for dead agents

France/India French intelligence coordination body's secret sideline

Germany Poor intel coordination blamed for chaotic German withdrawal from Afghanistan

France Spanish embassy post offered to DGRIS chief Alice Rufo

Germany
Corporate Intelligence firm System 360's ex-spymasters split off after exposure

Moving into the private sector quietly does not seem to be as easy as former German intelligence officers would like. Some have had to open new companies after they have come under both parliament's and the public's gaze.