Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel’s Pegasus spyware

Polish prosecutors have charged two former intelligence chiefs, Piotr P and Maciej Materka, with failing in their duties by using Israeli-made Pegasus spyware. The charges, announced on Wednesday, stem from their time as heads of Poland's ABW internal security agency and SKW military counterintelligence service. Prosecutors allege they lacked the necessary IT security accreditation and knowingly risked compromising sensitive information, including classified data. If convicted, they face up to three years in prison. Materka defended his actions, stating he provided necessary tools for officers and operated with court approvals. Separately, former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro also faces charges related to the use of Pegasus, including allegedly using funds meant for crime victims to purchase the spyware.

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