Shawn Ryan Show #198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator
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May 8, 2025 
Blerim Skoro, a Kosovo-born former CIA operative and FBI informant, shares his remarkable journey from military deserter to infiltrating al-Qaeda. He recounts his harrowing experiences during the Yugoslav Wars and the moral dilemmas he faced while working with U.S. intelligence post-9/11. Skoro discusses the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and survival within the criminal underworld. His gripping narrative showcases the emotional turmoil of espionage and the stark consequences of an often-unstable alliance with intelligence agencies.
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Witnessing War At Age 20
- Blerim Skoro witnessed horrific war crimes in the Yugoslav military while serving at age 19-20.
- He confronted and shot criminals known for rapes and murders during training, gaining trust and respect.
Escape Journey To Switzerland
- Blerim escaped Yugoslavia in 1991 using a forged passport and a circuitous route through Europe.
- Supported by Albanian friends, he traveled illegally across several countries to reach Switzerland.
Cocaine Smuggling with Mafia
- After arriving in the U.S., Blerim was recruited by the Albanian mafia to smuggle cocaine to Albania and Italy.
- He transported kilos sewn into clothing multiple times, earning $8,000-$9,000 per kilo as a transport agent.
