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January 19, 2026 · 9 min read

CIA Whistleblower: They Can See All Your Messages! I Was Under Surveillance In Pakistan!

CIA Whistleblower: They Can See All Your Messages! I Was Under Surveillance In Pakistan!
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  • 1John Kiriakou's name became known worldwide for two reasons: he blew the whistle on the CIA's torture program in a nationally televised interview w...
  • 2His journey from a young man in West Pennsylvania to becoming a CIA spy began at age nine when he told his parents he wanted to be a spy when he gr...
  • 3The CIA's basic mission, as Kiriakou explains, is to recruit spies to steal secrets and analyze those secrets so policymakers can make informed dec...
  • 4Kiriakou's recruitment techniques reveal fascinating insights into human psychology and motivation.
  • 5According to CIA studies, 95% of people who agree to become spies do it for money - a simple cash transaction.

Overview

John Kiriakou's name became known worldwide for two reasons: he blew the whistle on the CIA's torture program in a nationally televised interview with ABC News, and he served 23 months in prison for doing what he considers the right thing. A former CIA counterterrorism officer who spent 15 years with the agency, Kiriakou led operations in Pakistan after 9/11 and provides unprecedented insights into the world of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and espionage.

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