Soon-to-be-Madonna's-ex Guy Ritchie is said to be furious Madonna was watching his every move.
Even more, Brit film director has compared Madonna's actions to "something concocted by the KGB", the notorious former Russian security service.
Ritchie, who is rumored by Grazia magazine to have an affair with a British actress, allegedly told Madonna "this is a divorce, not the cold war".
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Any hopes Guy had of their divorce being private and dignified are out the window. She's a control freak and there's so much at stake."
The couple's lawyers are presently discussing the terms of their divorce settlement, including access to the three children they raise together - Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight and David Banda, three.
Madonna is presently in the USA on her world tour Sticky and Sweet, while Guy remains in the UK, working on his latest film with Jude Law.