An Israeli private investigator wanted by U.S. law enforcement for allegedly orchestrating an illegal “hacking-for-hire” operation on behalf of oil and gas major ExxonMobil has been denied permission to appeal against his extradition to the United States in the UK High Court of Justice.
As previously reported by DeSmog, Amit Forlit, who was arrested at Heathrow Airport under an Interpol red notice...
The strongest version of this narrative presents a clear case of alleged corporate espionage, where a private investigator is accused of orchestrating cyberattacks to undermine climate litigation against a major oil company. The reporting provides a detailed timeline, legal context, and the perspectives of both the prosecution and defense, including denials from ExxonMobil and the DCI Group. The inclusion of Forlit’s own denial adds a layer of complexity, as does the focus on extradition procedu...