Pegasus in Spain
CatalanGate: Citizen Lab documented at least 65 individuals targeted or infected with Pegasus and/or Candiru, including 63 associated with Pegasus targeting/infection, covering politicians, lawyers, civil-society figures, and family members. In January 2026 Spain's High Court again closed its Pegasus investigation concerning surveillance of senior officials, citing lack of cooperation from Israel.
- 01Status: Forensically confirmed infections
- 02First documented: 2017
- 03Most recent: 2022
- 04Researchers: Citizen Lab
- 05Target categories: politician, lawyer, civil-society, family members
Summary
CatalanGate: Citizen Lab documented at least 65 individuals targeted or infected with Pegasus and/or Candiru, including 63 associated with Pegasus targeting/infection, covering politicians, lawyers, civil-society figures, and family members. In January 2026 Spain's High Court again closed its Pegasus investigation concerning surveillance of senior officials, citing lack of cooperation from Israel.
Target Categories
- politician
- lawyer
- civil-society
- family members
Researchers
Citizen Lab
“Spain is a confirmed Pegasus customer.”
CatalanGate: Citizen Lab documented at least 65 individuals targeted or infected with Pegasus and/or Candiru, including 63 associated with Pegasus targeting/infection, covering politicians, lawyers, civil-society figures, and family members. In January 2026 Spain's High Court again closed its Pegasus investigation concerning surveillance of senior officials, citing lack of cooperation from Israel.
Government Response
Spanish authorities have faced scrutiny; the High Court closure in January 2026 is a matter of public record.
