Dutch spies hacked Jared Kushner’s phone, alleges book

The book alleges that the Dutch military intelligence service, known as the MIVD, gained access to Jared Kushner’s phone in 2018. It reportedly monitored what appeared on his screen and watched his activity. The claim matters because Kushner was serving as Trump’s adviser in the Middle East, making his foreign financial contacts potentially sensitive.

According to the book, the MIVD first found screenshots of Kushner’s phone on a Russian server. It then carried out its own hack, which succeeded. The service allegedly watched Kushner log in to a First Abu Dhabi Bank account. That account had received around $750 million and was linked to an Emirati charity.

Kushner strongly denied the allegations, calling them “completely insane” and “outrageous fabrications.” His lawyer said he had no connection to the charity or accounts and followed legal requirements. The MIVD had not publicly commented, so the allegations remain unconfirmed in the article.

MIVD is the abbreviation used in the article for the Dutch military intelligence service. Its role is to collect and assess information relevant to the Netherlands’ military and national security. Military intelligence services can investigate foreign governments, spies, cyber threats, and sensitive activities that could affect their country.

In this alleged operation, the MIVD reportedly used access to a Russian server to investigate information connected to Jared Kushner’s phone. The book claims the service then performed its own hack and monitored his screen. That would represent intelligence gathering through digital access rather than through a traditional human source alone.

The article does not describe the MIVD’s legal authority or internal procedures. It also says the service had not publicly commented. The reported case therefore illustrates the reach of a military intelligence service, while leaving important questions about authorization, evidence, and whether findings were shared with the United States.

The alleged operation began after a Russian spy was caught in the United Kingdom. According to the book, he was offered a deal: avoid arrest by helping Dutch espionage efforts. He agreed, creating a human source who could assist the MIVD from inside the Russian intelligence environment.

The spy reportedly helped the MIVD gain access to a Russian server. Investigators then found screenshots of Jared Kushner’s phone on that server. Those images apparently gave them information useful for conducting a separate operation. The book says the MIVD followed with its own hack of Kushner’s phone and succeeded.

After gaining access, the Dutch service allegedly watched everything displayed on Kushner’s screen from 2018. The article does not explain the technical method or confirm how long the access lasted. It also does not say whether the MIVD shared its findings with the United States, leaving the operation’s broader consequences unclear.

The article describes one especially large account and a much broader alleged flow of money. A First Abu Dhabi Bank account reportedly received around $750 million. It was owned by an Emirati charity, with Jared Kushner listed as a signatory. The scale matters because the account involved hundreds of millions of dollars linked to foreign sources.

The book says the money came from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. It was allegedly routed through Azerbaijan to hide its origin. More broadly, the two states allegedly placed at least $2 billion into accounts for Kushner. Around $1 billion of that total was reportedly held in Israel.

The excerpt does not establish whether the MIVD knew about the Israeli account. It also does not say whether Dutch intelligence shared its findings with the United States. Kushner’s lawyer denied any connection to the charity or bank accounts and said he met all legal requirements.

Money can become harder to trace when it passes through another country before reaching its destination. Investigators may need to examine several banks, companies, and legal systems. Each extra step can obscure who sent the money, who ultimately benefited, and whether the transfer served a legitimate or improper purpose.

The article gives a specific alleged example. Funds from the UAE and Saudi Arabia reportedly moved through Azerbaijan before reaching a First Abu Dhabi Bank account. The book says this route was used to hide the money’s origin. The account was owned by an Emirati charity, with Jared Kushner as a signatory, adding another layer between the money and the people or governments allegedly providing it.

A charity structure can also make an account appear institutional rather than personal. That does not prove wrongdoing, and the article reports denials from Kushner’s lawyer. The allegations nevertheless raise questions about transparency, foreign influence, and whether financial disclosures fully revealed the relationships involved.

A senior U.S. official must be transparent about foreign money and relationships because those ties can create conflicts of interest or raise questions about outside influence. The book says Jared Kushner may have broken U.S. disclosure, bribery, and foreign-agent laws. These are allegations, not established findings in the article.

If authorities found credible evidence, they could investigate financial records, communications, and official decisions. Depending on the facts and applicable law, a proven violation could lead to criminal or civil penalties. It could also damage a person’s position, reputation, and ability to serve in a sensitive government role. These consequences are general possibilities, not outcomes reported here.

Diplomatically, the alleged hacking could strain relations among the Netherlands, the United States, Russia, and Middle Eastern states. The article says it is unclear whether the MIVD shared its findings with the United States. Kushner denied the accusations, while his lawyer said he had complied with legal requirements.

A phone often acts as a gateway to financial accounts. If an attacker gains access, they may see passwords, messages, account names, screenshots, or activity displayed on the screen. In the alleged case, the MIVD reportedly watched everything Kushner did on his screen from 2018, including a login to a bank account.

The article’s example shows the mechanism clearly. The book claims screenshots of Kushner’s phone were found on a Russian server. The MIVD then allegedly conducted its own hack and gained access. By observing the screen, it could reportedly see financial activity without needing the bank itself to announce the transactions.

Digital protection matters beyond personal privacy. A senior official’s phone may contain financial information, contacts, and sensitive work details. Exposure could reveal possible foreign relationships or influence. The article does not describe Kushner’s security measures, but it shows why compromised devices can become national-security concerns.