A Polish politician was indicted for allegedly transferring funds illegally to purchase Pegasus spyware used for surveillance. The investigation highlights the widespread use of Pegasus to monitor opposition figures in Poland from 2017 to 2022. #NSOGroup #PegasusSpyware
Keypoints
- A former Polish deputy justice minister is accused of illegally transferring funds for spyware purchase.
- The funds were diverted from a victim-support fund to buy Pegasus spyware used for surveillance.
- Prosecutors link the spyware use to political spying on opposition leaders from 2017 to 2022.
- Nearly 600 individuals in Poland were targeted with Pegasus under the former government.
- The case underscores ongoing concerns over surveillance and misuse of commercial spyware like Pegasus.
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