An investigation revealed that F.B.I. agents stationed abroad engaged with prostitutes in Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines, contradicting their training on human trafficking. The report details such conduct from 2009 to 2018, highlighting instances where agents paid for sex while attending events or conferences aimed at combating sex trafficking, raising ethical concerns about the agency’s integrity. This information emerged from a lawsuit by The New York Times, providing a clearer understanding of a longstanding scandal suppressed by the F.B.I. amid leadership changes and ethical reformation efforts.
The investigation reveals that F.B.I. agents overseas engaged in sexual activities with prostitutes in several countries, undermining their purported mission to combat human trafficking.
The report highlights a disturbing trend within the F.B.I., showcasing a culture where agents paid for sex while attending training designed to combat the very issue they exploited.
F.B.I. employees were found not only violating laws against prostitution in these countries but also compromising their mission to address human trafficking globally.
As the F.B.I. strives to address serious ethical failings under new leadership, this investigation presents a stark reminder of the agency's challenges in maintaining integrity.
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