Criminal probe launched against Enrique Peña Nieto due to suspected participation in the Pegasus spying controversy
In a significant development, Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) has formally announced the opening of a criminal investigation into former President Enrique Peña Nieto over allegations of his involvement in the Pegasus spyware scandal. The investigation stems from a report by Israeli outlet The Marker, which revealed that two businessmen—Avishai Neriah and Uri Ansbacher—allegedly paid $25 million to Peña Nieto between 2012 and 2018, in exchange for lucrative government contracts involving the controversial Pegasus surveillance software.
Peña Nieto has denied all allegations, calling them "totally false" and "malicious." He asserted that he never authorized contracts nor had contact with the Israeli businessmen. However, civil society organizations, including Artículo 19, have urged the government for a transparent and exhaustive investigation, citing the broader implications of illegal surveillance and corruption.
The case has sparked a renewed public debate over accountability for high-level officials and the misuse of state surveillance tools. The spyware, developed by Israel's NSO Group, was reportedly used by Mexican agencies to monitor journalists, activists, and political opponents during Peña Nieto's administration.
FGR chief Alejandro Gertz Manero announced that Mexico has formally requested legal assistance from Israel to obtain evidence and corroborate the claims made in the arbitration documents and media reports. Gertz Manero emphasized that this new case includes "specific, clear, and precise" information that could be legally actionable. Lawyer Gertz Manero also stated that previous complaints lacked sufficient proof, but this new case seems to be different.
The investigation, if substantiated, could have broader implications for illegal surveillance and corruption in Mexico. It could set a historic legal precedent in Mexico's fight against political corruption and impunity. The outcome of the investigation is dependent on international cooperation and the strength of the evidence gathered.
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Politics and general news outlets have been closely following the Mexican Attorney General's Office's (FGR) announcement of a criminal investigation into former President Enrique Peña Nieto over the Pegasus spyware scandal, which has sparked a renewed public debate over accountability. The investigation, if substantiated, could set a historical legal precedent for Mexico's fight against political corruption and impunity, particularly in the realm of policy-and-legislation and crime-and-justice.
