Conviction of Individuals in Surveillance Scandal Involving Predator Software
February 26, 2026
Important developments have emerged from the surveillance case involving the Predator software, where four defendants were found guilty and sentenced to a total of 126 years and 8 months in prison, with suspension until the appeal is heard. The defendants include businessman Tal Dilian, Sara Hamou, Felix Bidzios, and Giannis Lavranos. They were convicted for interference with personal data, violation of telephone communication privacy, and illegal access to information systems. The prosecutor indicated that no leniency would be granted due to the severity of the case. The court connected espionage directly to the company and its links to Israel.