U.S. Accuses Israeli Private Investigator in Climate Activist Hacking Case
The U.S. accuses an Israeli private investigator of leading a hacking campaign against American climate activists. The investigator, Amit Forlit, is facing extradition after being charged with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, wire fraud, and other offenses. The hacking operation aimed to discredit groups involved in climate-change litigation and was allegedly commissioned by a D.C. lobbying and consulting firm working for a major oil and gas company in Texas.