Tal Dilian responds to Intellexa surveillance scandal

Tal Dilian, the founder of Intellexa and developer of Predator spyware, has issued a formal statement regarding the surveillance controversy in Greece. He asserts that his company functions strictly as a technology provider for government agencies and denies any operational involvement in the use of its tools. Dilian explicitly states that Intellexa does not operate the systems it sells, thereby distancing the firm from the surveillance of Greek ministers, military officials, journalists, and opposition leaders. He challenged the claims made by Greek Minister of Justice Giorgos Floridis, who reportedly blamed four private individuals for the scandal. Dilian argues that such accusations lack evidence and undermine the rule of law while legal proceedings are ongoing. He maintains that Intellexa adheres to all required regulations and operates exclusively through state-sanctioned contracts. While Dilian points toward Greek state structures and intelligence services as the actual operators, the government has faced significant scrutiny over the use of the software. The controversy remains a point of intense political contention in Greece.