Spooky Connections
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An independent international open source and social media investigation to probe transnational organized crime and human trafficking. https://spookyconnections.com/
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Spooky Connections is an independent international open source and social media investigation to probe transnational organized crime and human trafficking. You can see our growing body of work here: spookyconnections.com
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In February, president Milei also went on social media to promote the cryptocurrency $Libra, which was later found to be a fraud. The cryptocurrency is linked to other fraudulent meme coins related to Donald Trump.
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The recordings exposed a bribery scheme in the agency's purchase of medicines, with 8% of contracts set aside for illegal payments to officials close to president Milei, including his sister.
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Leaked audio attributed to Milei's lawyer, Diego Spagnuolo, recorded while he was executive director of the National Disability Agency, exposed him requesting bribes.
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Milei is facing a series of corruption scandals affecting his inner circle, including his sister who he is rumored to be romantically involved with, Karina Milei, who serves as secretary general of the presidency and who the president calls "the boss."
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US taxpayers forked about $20 billion to, the pro-Israel / pro-Trump, President Javier Milei of Argentina who then performed a rock concert advertising and celebrating the publishing of his new book.

Meanwhile the average Argentinian is living in extreme poverty. 🧵
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Rocket Lab (public; Peter Beck founder)
$88,524 in 2024 cycle; roughly $47.8K to Republicans, $40.7K to Democrats. Benefits from same deregulation push. #3E #OpCanary
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United Launch Alliance (Boeing & Lockheed Martin JV)
ULA donors sent $4,170 to Trump in 2024. Parent PACs gave over $3.1M to federal candidates, leaning GOP (~60%). #3E #OpCanary
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Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin) gave $865K in the 2024 cycle; about half to Republicans. Blue Origin PAC gave $389K to candidates (48% GOP). Employees gave $7,852 to Trump’s 2024 committee. #3E #OpCanary
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Musk (Space X) gave $15M directly to Trump & GOP committees in 2025 and over $118M to a pro-Trump super PAC in 2024. SpaceX PAC & employees sent over $1M to federal candidates last cycle, 62% GOP. #3E #OpCanary
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Apple CEO Tim Cook gifts Donald Trump a custom gold Apple product, this is also known as a bribe in exchange for preferential treatment & likely federal contracts:

“It is engraved for President Trump. It is a unique unit of one. The base comes from Utah, it is 24 karat gold.” #3E #SpookyConnections
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Ukraine’s parliament voted to abolish the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, transferring its powers to the Prosecutor General. The move, following raids accusing bureau staff of treason and ties to Russian intel, threatens the independence of anti-corruption bodies. #3E #spookyconnections
Ukrainian Government Dissolves Anti-Corruption Bureau, Triggering Nationwide Protests
Mass protests have erupted across Ukraine after parliament voted to dissolve the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, transferring its powers to the Prosecutor General. Critics warn the move threatens Ukr...
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Far-Right Under Criminal Investigation: National Rally Raided in Campaign Finance Probe. #3E #SpookyConnections

"The RN’s financing model mirrors U.S. right-wing PAC strategies, relying heavily on donor lending, decentralized fundraising, and emotional manipulation..."
French Far-Right Under Criminal Investigation: National Rally Raided in Campaign Finance Probe
French authorities raided the far-right National Rally headquarters amid a criminal investigation into illegal loans, campaign finance fraud, and links to Russian influence. The probe targets Bardella...
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Canadian soldiers charged in terror plot inspired by US Right-Wing Ideology and Militia Tactics. #3E #SpookyConnections

"they were actively emulating operational and symbolic elements of U.S.-based militia organizations, notably The Base, Boogaloo movement, and the Three Percenters."
Canadian soldiers charged in terror plot inspired by US Right-Wing Ideology and Militia Tactics
Canadian Armed Forces members charged in IMVE plot tied to U.S. militia influence, paramilitary training, and right-wing radicalization near Québec City.
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A 5 minute refresher into understanding: Transnational Organized Crime.

"..the fight against transnational organized crime is integral to safeguarding the future of democratic institutions and economic prosperity worldwide." #3E #SpookyConnections
Understanding Transnational Organized Crime: A Global Threat
Transnational organized crime (TOC) has evolved into a faceless hydra, undermining public safety, health, democratic institutions, and economic stability on a global scale.
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The Trump regime controlled Securities and Exchange Commission abruptly dropped a lawsuit against Binance days after the crypto exchange began listing a stablecoin created by World Liberty Financial, one of Donald Trump’s blockchain ventures. #spookyconnections #3E #EndImpunity
SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Binance After Trump-Backed USD1 Stablecoin Launches On Crypto Exchange
Binance’s CEO also has petitioned Trump’s Justice Department for a pardon.
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MS-13 and Barrio 18, with their two factions, are the two largest criminal groups in El Salvador. Authorities estimate that there are about 60,000 active gang members operating in 94 percent of the country's municipalities, and about 18,000 inmates. #SpookyConnections #EndImpunity
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Gangs previously influenced elections by preventing people from voting or confiscating the documents necessary to vote, or by preventing rival politicians from campaigning in the neighborhoods they dominate. Bukele may have been assisted by these gangs. #SpookyConnections #EndImpunity
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Bukele officials entered the prisons with hooded people, including a leader of MS-13, to give orders that were to be carried out on the streets. Traditionally, gangs' electoral support for candidates is not only achieved through the reduction of homicides. #SpookyConnections #EndImpunity
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According to the investigation, Bukele negotiated with MS-13 in order to reduce homicides in the country and gain electoral support for his election campaign, in which his party, New Ideas, ended up winning 56 of the 84 seats. #SpookyConnections #EndImpunity