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Tal Dilian Implicates Governments in Surveillance Scandal – New Data After Intellexa Owner’s Statement

Published March 13, 2026, 12:01
Tal Dilian Implicates Governments in Surveillance Scandal – New Data After Intellexa Owner’s Statement

The surveillance scandal in Greece is taking a new turn following statements by Tal Dilian, owner of Intellexa, who claimed that his company provides technology only to governments and law enforcement agencies. This statement contradicts the Greek government's position, which had maintained that the scandal concerned private individuals. At the heart of the case is the Predator spyware, allegedly exported with licenses from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The case also has a Cypriot dimension, as Dilian was previously involved in an incident with a "surveillance van" in Larnaca. He is awaiting the court's decision and maintains that there is no evidence linking him to illegal surveillance, emphasizing that the responsibility lies with the authorities using the systems. This stance is expected to trigger a new round of political reactions.