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Greek Wiretapping Scandal Continued | 6 comments (6 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

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So who are the suspects? US, Turkey? Who else?

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 03:44:38 PM EST

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Actually the US is out, somewhat. One of their attaches was a victim of the surveillance and also the square of cell phone towers described in the press conference above is very close to the US Embassy. Seems like a pretty poor job if it was the Americans.

Not sure why Turks would want to monitor anti-war protestors and Arabs. Definitely would be interested in bugging the PM and Defense ministry though.

Pax

Night and day you can find me Flogging the Simian

by soj on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 04:35:17 PM EST
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Turks have their problems with the fundies. Don't know about the anti-war. I'm just guessing here. Anyone occur to you?

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 04:41:42 PM EST
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My guess would be disgruntled elements of the Greek security services. The security service angle explains some of the anti-war and Arab tappings, and the rogue element would explain the PM and other government taps.

But, not knowing the Greek political scene, I don't know if this is plausible at this time?

by Metatone (metatone [a|t] gmail (dot) com) on Mon Feb 13th, 2006 at 05:44:14 PM EST
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