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Convictions in Greece's Wiretapping Scandal: Calls for Investigation in Cyprus

Published February 26, 2026, 17:01
Convictions in Greece's Wiretapping Scandal: Calls for Investigation in Cyprus

The Athens’ Second Single Misdemeanor Court convicted Tal Dillian and three other defendants for illegal wiretapping using the Predator software. This conviction marks the first judicial punishment for Dillian, who had previously avoided criminal consequences in Cyprus in the case of the spy van. The defendants were found guilty of a series of misdemeanors, including illegal access to information systems, violation of telephone communication privacy, and interference with personal data. The court imposed a total prison sentence of 126 years and 8 months, suspended pending appeal. The court found that the defendants had organized a network of illegal access to private communications, with common intent and joint decision-making. Criminal prosecution was dropped for 108 victims who did not file a complaint. AKEL called on the Cypriot authorities to learn from the Greek decision, emphasizing the need for transparency and investigation into the connection between spying companies and public functions in Cyprus. AKEL accused the previous government of collusion with Dillian's companies.