Phone spyware scandal deepens in Greece as four appear in court
Summary
In Greece, a phone spyware scandal is intensifying as four individuals appear in court. They are accused of being involved with the spyware called Predator, used to target various prominent figures. The Greek government has not charged any officials, though the scandal has raised concerns about surveillance methods.Key Facts
- Four people, including two Israelis and two Greeks, are on trial for their alleged role in distributing the Predator spyware.
- Predator spyware can access messages, the camera, and the microphone of a targeted phone.
- The Greek Prime Minister called the situation a scandal, but no government officials have been charged.
- The head of the National Intelligence Service and the Prime Minister's top aide resigned after the scandal broke.
- At least 87 people were targeted by Predator, with 27 also under surveillance by Greece's National Intelligence Service.
- A 2022 law has since legalized state surveillance under strict conditions.
- Critics question government claims that there was no connection between the spyware and official actions.
- The trial involves misdemeanor charges related to the marketing of Predator.
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