Summary
A Greek court found four people guilty in a spyware scandal involving illegal surveillance of 87 individuals, including government officials and journalists. The defendants marketed spying software called Predator, which violated privacy laws in Greece. Despite the scandal's impact, no government officials have been charged, and investigations into possible espionage continue.
Key Facts
- Four people were found guilty by a Greek court for using Predator spyware in a wiretapping scandal.
- The spyware targeted 87 people, including government ministers, military officials, and journalists.
- The court gave lengthy jail sentences to the defendants, but they are appealed and suspended.
- The scandal is referred to as "Greece's Watergate" and has led to debates on democratic accountability.
- The Predator software, illegal at the time in Greece, was later legalized for state security use under strict conditions.
- No government officials have been charged, despite accusations of a cover-up.
- The court records have been sent for further investigation into potential espionage and other felonies.
- The scandal began in 2022 when a politician discovered the spyware on his device.
