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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Shaun Walker in Warsaw

Poland launches inquiry into previous government’s spyware use

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk’s government has promised to investigate the former administration’s alleged wrongdoings. Photograph: Johanna Geron/Reuters

Poland has launched an investigation into its previous government’s use of the controversial spyware Pegasus, with a parliamentary inquiry under way and the possibility of criminal charges being brought against former government officials in future.

Adam Bodnar, Poland’s new justice minister, told the Guardian that in coming months the government would notify people who were targeted with Pegasus. Under Polish law, they would then have the possibility of seeking financial compensation, and becoming party to potential criminal proceedings.

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