Morocco’s Revenge: The Truth Behind the Ceuta Migrant Crisis and Pegasus Spyware Investigation

Moroccan Intelligence Linked to Mass Ceuta Migrant Influx

Spanish media outlets including LaSexta and El Confidencial published the reports.

The border crossings into the Spanish autonomous city were activated as a direct state-level response. This occurred after 14 international media organizations exposed the use of the Pegasus espionage software.

Intelligence services in Rabat targeted Spain with intensified espionage operations and orchestrated migration pressure. They utilized influence networks ranging from WhatsApp messaging groups to think tanks, as detailed by El Español.

Golden Owl Report Details Operational Maneuvers

The Golden Owl report confirmed that the assault on Ceuta functioned as an organized operational maneuver by Moroccan authorities.

Spanish outlet El Correo reported that Rabat intensified its intelligence gathering and surveillance within Spain.

This surveillance aimed to reinforce ongoing migration pressure at the North African border enclave.

Coordinated Influence Channels and Digital Strategy

The activation of coordinated influence channels across digital messaging platforms demonstrated a deliberate strategy.

Investigative Findings Trigger Severe Diplomatic Friction

According to El Confidencial, the exposure of state-sponsored digital espionage served as the primary catalyst for the subsequent border crisis in Ceuta.