Archive · 19 May 2025
Ex-FBI Agent Claims Russia Targeted Elon Musk with Blackmail
A former FBI agent, Jonathan Buma, claimed that Russian spies tried to blackmail Elon Musk.
They allegedly planned to use his interests in sex, drugs like ketamine, and events like Burning Man to influence him.
Buma said that President Putin knew about the plan.
The agent, who was later arrested for leaking confidential info, stated that this was part of a possible effort to gain control over the influential businessman.
These claims have not been independently verified.
A former FBI agent alleges Russian intelligence targeted Elon Musk for blackmail.
The agent claims Russian spies sought to exploit Musk's interests in sex, drugs, and events.
Musk and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel were under scrutiny after the war in Ukraine began.
The former agent stated Russian President Vladimir Putin was aware of the plans.
The ex-agent was previously arrested for leaking confidential information.
- Who
- Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma made the claims about Russian intelligence targeting Elon Musk.
- What
- A former FBI agent claimed Russian spies targeted Elon Musk for blackmail.
- When
- Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To potentially influence Musk.
- Source of Allegations
- Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma
- Alleged Target
- Elon Musk
- Alleged Russian Tactics
- Exploiting interests in sex and drugs
- Alleged Knowledge
- Vladimir Putin's approval