The claim
“Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called it a scandal, but no government officials have been charged in court and critics accuse the government of trying to cover up the truth.”
Our verdict
True
The claim is directly quoted from the BBC article, which states that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the affair a scandal, that no government officials have been charged in court, and that critics accuse the government of a cover‑up.
What we found
Independent Greek and European outlets corroborate the scandal context and the absence of charges against officials.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
BBC reports: 'Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called it a scandal, but no government officials have been charged in court and critics accuse the government of trying to cover up the truth.'
bbc.com· BBC article confirms claim - Background
The article describes the Predator spyware scandal involving Greek intelligence, targeting ministers, military officers, judges and journalists, and notes Mitsotakis' role and the criticism of a possible cover‑up.
bbc.com· Background of the spyware scandal
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