The legal battle over the Predator spyware scandal has entered a new phase, with the first eight civil lawsuits filed by victims before the Athens Multi-Member First Instance Court. The lawsuits target Intellexa — the company behind the illegal surveillance software — and 13 individuals accused of creating, managing, and operating the associated network.
Victims Seek €1 Million in Moral Damages Each
According to Zacharias Kesses, lawyer representing the plaintiffs, each victim is claiming €1 million in compensation for moral harm caused by unlawful intrusion into their private lives, communications privacy, and personal data.
Case Set for Trial on 7 April 2027
Speaking outside the former Evelpidon Military Academy courthouse, Kesses confirmed that the case remains open and active. He announced the filing of the initial eight lawsuits and previewed further legal action, including the submission of new evidence. The trial has been scheduled for 7 April 2027.
A Continuing Institutional Scandal
In his full statement, Kesses emphasized that the Predator surveillance scandal — now in its fourth year — continues to resonate as a serious institutional wound, underscoring both the scale of the abuse and the inadequacies of prior investigations.
He noted that a series of new judicial actions are underway on behalf of his clients. While some remain confidential due to investigative secrecy rules, others — including yesterday’s filings — are now public. Today’s announcement confirms that the first eight civil claims have been formally submitted against Intellexa and the 13 named individuals.
The lawsuits draw on findings from a recent criminal conviction, as well as extensive evidence gathered through Greek and international investigations. Additional material — including evidence reportedly ignored by Supreme Court prosecutors Bakelas and Tzavelas during a 24 April 2026 meeting — will be submitted during the trial. Some of this evidence may prompt the civil court to refer matters to criminal authorities for investigation of felonious acts.
The complaints detail the structure, operation, and division of responsibilities among companies and individuals involved in developing, distributing, and deploying the Predator software. This civil litigation marks a critical next step toward full accountability — nationally and across Europe — and meaningful redress for those affected.