Mexican authorities have opened an investigation into former President Enrique Peña Nieto over allegations that he received $25 million in bribes from two Israeli businessmen to facilitate contracts for the Pegasus spyware during his 2012 presidential campaign and subsequent administration. The allegations originated from a report by the Israeli newspaper The Marker, which cited a legal dispute between the businessmen Avishai Neriah and Uri Ansbacher. They claimed to have paid Peña Nieto to secure sales of Pegasus to Mexican government agencies including the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), the Attorney General's Office (PGR), and the Center for Investigation and National Security (Cisen). Peña Nieto has categorically denied the accusations, calling them "totally false," lacking any evidence, and damaging to his honor. He emphasized that awarding contracts was not his responsibility. The Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero confirmed the investigation and stated that Mexico will request information from the Israeli government to corroborate the claims. The case has drawn political attention within Mexico, with Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum describing the allegations as "quite intense." The controversy revives scrutiny over corruption during Peña Nieto's administration. Additionally, reports indicate that Uri Ansbacher received a contract from the Mexican Secretariat of the Interior four months before Peña Nieto's term ended. The non-governmental organization Article 19 has called for a thorough investigation by Mexican authorities. The Pegasus spyware, developed by an Israeli company, has been controversial due to its use in surveillance activities worldwide.