Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, has been identified as an FBI informant since 2021, according to recent reports. The tech billionaire's alleged role as an informant has drawn comparisons to notorious criminal Whitey Bulger. Thiel's involvement with the FBI was first mentioned in a tweet by Jonah Owen Lamb, and later confirmed by an exclusive report. The revelation has raised questions about Thiel's motivations and potential impact on the tech industry.
Exclusive: Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Was an FBI Informant This has strong Whitey Bulger vibes. https://t.co/Cgg0EQyT8F
Peter Thiel, Paypsl cofounder, has been an FBI informant since 2021, according to this report. https://t.co/7M9HD2FXF0
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All I got from that Peter Thiel story is that Charles Johnson wanted to blow up Thiel’s life and Business Insider was happy to help.