Colombian President orders investigation into $11M Pegasus spyware purchase by police, suspected of spying on opposition politicians.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered an investigation into the police's $11 million purchase of Pegasus spyware from Israeli firm NSO Group, suspected of being used to spy on opposition politicians, including Petro himself. The transaction, made in cash and unaccounted for in the national budget, raises concerns about legality and transparency. The attorney general's office will investigate the funding sources and the potential misuse of the software.

September 05, 2024
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