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TBD | The FBI Made a Phone Network. It Was A Trap.

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Operation Trojan Shield and Anom

  • In 2021, Operation Trojan Shield involved a global law enforcement operation leading to over 800 arrests across 16 countries.
  • The operation centered around Anom, an encrypted phone network secretly run by the FBI.
  • Criminals, including drug traffickers, hitmen, and smugglers, used Anom believing their communications were secure.
  • Ironically, every message sent through Anom went directly to the FBI and their European counterparts.
  • The operation exposed criminals discussing multi-ton cocaine deals, assassinations, and drug smuggling techniques.
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