Summary
A Greek court found four people guilty of using illegal spyware to tap into the phone communications of many prominent individuals in Greece. The case, known as the "Greek Watergate," involved a software called Predator used to monitor politicians, journalists, and others. The defendants, including two Israelis and two Greeks, received a long sentence but remain free pending an appeal.
Key Facts
- Four people were found guilty in a Greek court for illegally using spyware called Predator.
- The case is referred to as the "Greek Watergate."
- Those targeted included politicians, journalists, business leaders, and military officials.
- The court sentenced the four to a total of 126 years in prison, though they will serve only eight years according to media reports.
- The defendants are Tal Dilian, a former Israeli soldier, his business partner, and two former Greek company executives.
- The incidents led to several resignations in the Greek government.
- The Greek government admitted to monitoring Socialist leader Nikos Androulakis's communications but denied any illegal acts.
- The scandal prompted investigations and political repercussions within Greece.
