Brazil's Spy Agency Allegedly Misused to Target Bolsonaro's Rivals

Federal police arrest five individuals amid accusations of illegal surveillance during Bolsonaro's presidency.

Court records and police documents reveal extensive surveillance operations targeting politicians, judges, and journalists.
Former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem is accused of leading the clandestine activities within the Agencia Brasileira de Inteligencia (Abin).
The spy agency allegedly used Israeli software to monitor and gather information on Bolsonaro's political opponents.
Bolsonaro's name appears multiple times in court documents, though he is not formally accused of ordering the espionage.
The arrests add to Bolsonaro's mounting legal troubles, including recent accusations of embezzlement and falsifying vaccine records.