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NEW: Our research early this week into who was behind a huge network of Facebook groups supporting the Freedom Convoy led us to a hacked account in Missouri.
— Steve Reilly (@BySteveReilly) February 11, 2022
Next it led us to Bangladesh — and ended with the deactivation of some of the largest active groups.
Follow along:🧵⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Ixdd5cnBIl
"Report it. Not me" Lich texted a supporter, according to a screenshot posted in the group.
— Steve Reilly (@BySteveReilly) February 11, 2022
Why is this fake Lich page significant? pic.twitter.com/lFW3jBdetW
My colleagues at @gridnews and I found admins for these groups were affiliated with "JS Digital Guide," a digital marketing firm based in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/r1RxqcWMhG
— Steve Reilly (@BySteveReilly) February 11, 2022
In a WhatsApp message to the number that had been listed for the Bangladeshi marketing firm, I reached a man who said he was its founder.
— Steve Reilly (@BySteveReilly) February 11, 2022
He agreed to speak with me on video as a condition of the interview, but concealed his own face.
He insisted he was not paid for the work. pic.twitter.com/meockqR3Fk
I teamed up with the powerhouse crew of @stiles, @benjaminopowers, @twiceanya & @jason_paladino to explore how foreign actors, QAnon and hate groups are pervading the convoy movement’s support.
— Steve Reilly (@BySteveReilly) February 11, 2022
Our latest for @gridnews: https://t.co/uZ8CMV3qH5
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