Former Spy Chief Detained in Pegasus Spyware Inquiry

A former spy chief of Poland, Piotr Pogonowski, has been arrested as part of an investigation into the use of Pegasus spyware by the Polish internal security agency, ABW. During his tenure from 2016 to 2020, the agency employed the controversial spyware to monitor opposition figures, journalists, and prosecutors involved in corruption cases against the government. This unprecedented move to compel a witness to testify highlights the seriousness of the inquiry and the implications for governmental oversight. Previously, Pogonowski had rebuffed multiple requests to participate in the Parliamentary Commission's hearings, making this forced appearance a significant first in Polish history.