Political Espionage in Brazil’s Intelligence Agency ABIN Uncovered

In Brazil, a Federal Police probe found that the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) allegedly misused surveillance tools during former President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration

Operatives tracked judges, lawmakers, tax officials, and journalists, highlighting possible misuse of power for political gain.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court details these findings in a comprehensive 86-page report. This report sparks a new phase of the “Operation Last Mile” probe.

Moraes is leading the examination of how ABIN shifted from national security to political espionage.

On Thursday, authorities detained four individuals, including Mateus Sposito and Giancarlo Gomes Rodrigues, both formerly linked to ABIN.

They also targeted Marcelo de Araújo Bormevet and Richards Dyer Pozzer, pointing to a broader network of misinformation and covert surveillance.

Additionally, Justice Moraes issued search and seizure directives against José Matheus Sales Gomes and Daniel Ribeiro Lemos, deepening the inquiry into ABIN’s operations.

The initial findings suggest severe breaches of the law, including unauthorized access to electronic devices and illegal wiretapping.

Surveillance Scandal in Brazil

Key figures under surveillance included Supreme Court justices like Dias Toffoli and Luiz Fux, influential legislators such as Arthur Lira, and prominent journalists like Mônica Bergamo.

ABIN employed the Israeli-made “First Mile” technology, enabling them to intercept communications without oversight or legal warrants.

Alexandre Ramagem, then director of ABIN, reportedly orchestrated these actions. He turned state intelligence tools into mechanisms for personal and political warfare.

This alleged misuse aimed to manipulate electoral processes and judicial actions, undermining the democratic framework.

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