On 17 December, a prosecutor from the National Prosecutor’s Office charged former Central Anti‑Corruption Bureau chief Ernest B. with official misconduct linked to the use of the Pegasus surveillance system.
Charge Filed
On 17 December, a prosecutor from Investigation Team No. 3 of the National Prosecutor’s Office filed a charge of failure to perform official duties against Ernest B., former chief of the Central Anti‑Corruption Bureau, alleging his involvement in allowing and using the Pegasus cyber‑information system.
Suspect’s Response
Ernest B. denied the alleged misconduct and declined to provide testimony in the proceedings.
Potential Penalty
The prosecutor stated that the offence could carry a prison sentence of up to three years.
Legal Context
The prosecutor noted that precautionary measures were not necessary to safeguard the proper course of the investigation.
