Greek Opposition Leader Disputes Government Narrative on Predator Spyware

Nikos Androulakis claims the claim that private actors were behind the Predator spyware has collapsed

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:20pm

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Nikos Androulakis, the leader of the main opposition PASOK-Movement for Change party in Greece, has asserted that the government's narrative claiming private actors were behind the Predator spyware has collapsed. Androulakis made the statement on March 13, referencing comments made by Tal Dilian, the owner of the Intellexa firm that developed the Predator spyware.

Why it matters

The Predator spyware scandal has been a major political controversy in Greece, with allegations that the government used the surveillance tool to target political opponents. Androulakis' comments challenge the government's position and could further inflame the political tensions surrounding the issue.

The details

Androulakis stated that Dilian's comments have undermined the government's claim that private actors were responsible for the Predator spyware. The PASOK-Movement for Change leader argued that this development has caused the government's narrative on the scandal to collapse.

  • Androulakis made the statement on March 13, 2026.

The players

Nikos Androulakis

The leader of the main opposition PASOK-Movement for Change party in Greece.

Tal Dilian

The owner of the Intellexa firm that developed the Predator spyware.

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What they’re saying

“The statements of Intellexa owner Tal Dilian have caused the government's narrative that private actors were behind Predator to collapse.”

— Nikos Androulakis, Leader of PASOK-Movement for Change

The takeaway

The Predator spyware scandal continues to be a major political issue in Greece, with the opposition challenging the government's handling of the controversy and its claims about the involvement of private actors.