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Buried in the footnotes of the criminal complaint: > CHS1 [Confidential Human Source] is cooperating with the FBI because of patriotism to the United States an

Buried in the footnotes of the criminal complaint: > CHS1 [Confidential Human Source] is cooperating with the FBI because of patriotism to the United States and a perceived obligation to Victim Company A. CHS1 has not asked for and has not been offered any form of payment, including consideration regarding immigration or citizenship. Does that mean this person is a foreign national? Would it be risky for this person to return home (perhaps to Russia?) after assisting the US government in this way?

nexuist 6y ago
From the sounds of it CHS1 is probably a Russian national. I'm honestly surprised s/he hasn't asked for compensation or a visa; although we don't know who they are the ransomware group certainly does and I would be scared they are plotting revenge (especially if they end up having to leave the US). If I were the FBI I would be putting this dude in witness protection and building them a new identity.