Summary: The head of Poland’s Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, Agnieszka Kwiatkowska-Gurdak, resigned amid criticism for allegedly withholding information during an investigation into widespread spyware abuse. The resignation follows accusations from the commission investigating these abuses that she misinterpreted her obligation to confidential information. The controversy arises during a political climate where the new government seeks accountability for the misuse of surveillance tools like Pegasus against opposition figures.
Affected: Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA), Polish Government
Keypoints :
- Agnes Kwiatkowska-Gurdak resigned due to pressures from the investigating commission regarding her information disclosure.
- Close to 600 individuals, including political opponents, were reportedly targeted with Pegasus spyware from 2017 to 2022.
- Former officials are criticizing the new Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, for his role in Kwiatkowska-Gurdak’s resignation.
Source: https://therecord.media/top-polish-anti-corruption-official-resigns-spyware-probe