ATHENS, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A Greek court was due Thursday to deliver its verdict on an illegal wiretapping scandal targeting politicians, journalists, business leaders and senior military officials that shook the conservative government in 2022. According to Greek media reports, Dilian, who remains free pending judgement, is not expected to be in court for the verdict. "Predator is not accessible to private individuals; it is only offered for sale to state services," he told the court. In July 2024, the Supreme Court cleared the intelligence services and political officials of wrongdoing, angering victims and human rights bodies. Paris-based media rights campaigners Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has described this case as "a fresh blow to media freedom" in Greece.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 26, 2026 08:10 UTC