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Stingray-Like Device Enables Blackmail In S. Africa

Posted by timothy on from the abuse-of-power-is-one-way-to-spot-power dept.

New submitter PalmAndy writes to note that: South African Police nabbed some criminals using an IMSI catcher device, similar to a Stingray, in Johannesburg. The article says that it was made in Israel and is worth $2 million. A follow-on story says that it was used for tender manipulation and blackmail of Government officials. A corrupt government official helped procure this device, which in theory is only sold to goverments."

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  1. Dunno by nospam007 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    OK I know long cons need some investments, à la little fish to get a big fish, but a 2 million McGuffin just to maybe get something to blackmail is a bit far fetched IMHO.