The arrest of 22 private detectives

[Частный детектив Киев.]

Israeli detectives listening to cell phone talk
09/19 16:22 MIGnews.com

Israeli police arrested 22 private detectives on suspicion of illegally installing software on cell phones, which made it possible to listen to the conversations of the persons they were monitoring.

Law enforcement authorities described the case as a serious violation of democratic norms and privacy laws.

Programs installed on smartphones allowed detectives to listen to conversations, collect information about calls and read incoming and outgoing text messages.

After installing the software on the device, conversations could be listened in real time.

"Even when the phone was not used, the device could be used as a radio transmitter to relay audio signals near the phone," a police spokesman said.

In addition, spyware could record GPS coordinates and send them as attached files to Gmail email addresses.

Investigators from the Lahav 433 Computer Crime Unit sent undercover agents to gather evidence against 11 private detective companies. Subsequently, searches were conducted in these companies.

According to investigators, detectives "distributed and installed spyware and even advertised them on the websites of their companies."

The suspects are expected to be charged with illegally installing drying programs on their telephones, as well as invading privacy.

"The law says that wiretapping can only be allowed for certain purposes, and only for a specific phone number in limiting circumstances," police said.

"Using tools to eavesdrop on individuals in violation of the law and without supervision constitutes a violation of democracy ... and the fundamental right of all citizens to their privacy," the police said in a statement.

From another source about the same:

09/19/11 15:39
22 private detectives arrested for illegal "miracle"

22 private detectives were arrested by the police on suspicion of illegal wiretapping with a special program. Although the detentions were made at the beginning of last week, information about this is only allowed today, September 19, ITV Channel Two reports.

The report emphasizes that the investigation is being conducted by the Central Police Fraud Unit. It is claimed here that "it is the most serious crime in the gray market of Israel, which was served by detained private investigators." In addition, the police emphasize that they do not intend to limit themselves to the arrest of detectives, but try to marry customers with illegal wiretaps and those who distributed an illegal program for wiretapping phones.

Investigators, in particular, became aware that the detectives used the special SpyPhone program, called the “Miracle” in Israel, to conduct listening. It is emphasized that its use for operational activities is prohibited by law.

The program allows you to determine the desired phone number, tunes to it, captures all incoming and outgoing information and sends the entries to the specified email address. With its help, you can also set the location of the subscriber in real time and monitor his movements.

At this stage, the police do not disclose the names of those against whom wiretapping was conducted.

According to Israeli media, the SpyPhone program was acquired by the office of the head of government, but this information is not confirmed there.

 

[Евгений СБ]

Interesting article. Thank.

 

[InfoPoisk]

Very interesting, thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

So here in Russia, too, for such things they do not pat on the head ... However, you can always refer to the user's consent, drawn up properly. After all, it is allowed to use only equipment that does not harm life and health. And as far as I know, not a single software has crippled people, except for the people who distribute broken versions. Copyright must also be respected ...: lol:

 

[Детективное агентство ИКС-Инфо.]

Yeahhh ... like this - you climb into other people's secrets and don’t suspect that your climbing is no longer a secret ...: roll:

 

[Частный детектив. Тайный советник. Омск.]

And in Russia, nothing is impossible, but in principle, everything is possible .
It is only necessary to properly prepare for a specific action. But if it doesn’t work, then it’s better not to start, but to think, in what other way you can solve this or that issue.

 

[Детективное агентство Тула]

Interesting and relevant.

 

[НСК-СБ]

Yeah interesting! Correctly says Sergey - Privy Advisor!
Each transaction must have a certain paper signed by the client.

 

[Sevhelp]

And you just imagine what work efficiency these detectives had, and all without leaving the office !!! But for all the good you have to pay, but such a fee is too high ....

 

[Виталий Климин]

Yeah? We seem to offer programs in the internet taik ........