PASOK Slams Government Over Predator Wiretapping Scandal, Demands Full Probe

PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas has sharply criticized the Greek government's handling of the illegal wiretapping scandal, particularly concerning the Predator spyware. Tsoukalas highlighted statements from the businessman who sells the spyware, asserting that the individual implicated the Prime Minister's office and the National Intelligence Service (EYP) in the affair.

According to Tsoukalas, the businessman insists on the involvement of Greek state services in the possession and use of Predator, suggesting he possesses supporting evidence such as contracts. "Faced with these extremely serious reports, the Supreme Court prosecutor cannot remain idle," Tsoukalas stated, emphasizing that the judiciary has a duty to investigate every claim and new piece of information related to this matter of significant institutional importance for Greece.

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Faced with these extremely serious reports, the Supreme Court prosecutor cannot remain idle.

Tsoukalas also expressed strong disapproval of the businessman's public persona, calling it "even more provocative" that he presents himself as a "purifying agent." The PASOK spokesperson noted that the businessman claims to know whether the current EYP administrator discussed the existence of a joint EYP-Predator center before the parliamentary committee. He also commented on public statements by the Justice Minister and "veiled threats" about potential testimony to a parliamentary inquiry committee.

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This is an image that irreparably exposes the government.

"This is an image that irreparably exposes the government," Tsoukalas declared. He argued that when a "convicted protagonist of such a dark affair" issues recommendations to Greek institutions and publicly threatens the Prime Minister and government, the problem extends beyond the individual to those who allegedly established the "para-state of illegal wiretapping" and fostered an environment of institutional decay and opacity.

Tsoukalas concluded by reiterating PASOK's stance: no shadow should remain over the functioning of institutions. He stressed that the "full clarification of the illegal wiretapping case is a democratic obligation to the citizens and a necessary prerequisite for restoring trust in the rule of law." He also warned that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's continued "cover-up" only worsens his position, adding that "the country, in the current context of increased geopolitical tensions, cannot afford to have a blackmailed Prime Minister."

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the full clarification of the illegal wiretapping case is a democratic obligation to the citizens and a necessary prerequisite for restoring trust in the rule of law.