Malicious Life Operation Snow White, Part 2
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Oct 15, 2024 
Tony Ortega, an expert on Scientology and author of "The Unbreakable Miss Lovely," dives deep into Operation Snow White. The discussion reveals Scientology's covert operations, including espionage tactics used against the IRS and U.S. attorneys. Ortega shares gripping stories of undercover agents, intense FBI investigations, and the dramatic raid of July 8, 1977, which uncovered dark secrets. The episode also explores the church's legal battles and media resilience, highlighting the lengths they go to maintain their image and protect their members.
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The IRS Bugging
- In 1974, Scientology agent "Don Alverzo" bugged an IRS meeting.
- He successfully retrieved the bug and a meeting agenda copy.
Scientology's Espionage Problem
- Scientology's Snow White program infiltrated numerous government agencies.
- Their success created a problem: how to use stolen data without revealing its source.
Project Horn
- To hide their espionage, Scientology's "Project Horn" aimed to steal unrelated documents.
- They planned to forge letters, framing a disgruntled IRS employee.