Bryce Martin, Freelance Author and Particular Correspondent– Extortion is a reprehensible crime that preys on the vulnerability and concern of people or organizations.
This exposé delves into the shadowy world of using employed goons for political and private good points via the digital world of social media and employed journalism. The story begins with an extortionist named Trevor “Tossy” Johnson, who has been utilizing his so-called “affect” to defame Montreal Administration Consultants and its CEO, Anthony Haiden, to achieve financial advantages. By unravelling his actions and motivations, this text goals to make clear the darkish underbelly of extortion and the pressing want for justice.
The speculation by the well-known, unrepentant social media provocateur of low fame has traditionally been channeled via the Opposition politics of the Commonwealth of Dominica and reportedly related funding networks. The noticeable motive is to position in a nasty gentle the non-public and enterprise enterprise of Anthony Haiden, MMCE, and its networks resulting in the next retard of the financial improvement of Dominica.
Based mostly on audio recordings, textual content messages, and emails over the past 5 years, the extortionist has operated via a fancy internet of techniques, counting on concern and intimidation to attain his objectives. He has threatened and continuously attacked Haiden and MMCE via varied platforms like social media and weblog websites.
Not too long ago, primarily based on the audio recordings and his public confession, Trevor revealed on Fb that Haiden approached him to make amends and turn out to be MMC’s PR Advisor, to which he required USD 20,000 – USD 25,000 per thirty days. Johnson additionally despatched a video of his “dialog together with his spouse” in regards to the huge deal. Within the dialogue, Trevor stated he was positive Haiden might afford it even when he requested for an enormous quantity and had admitted that he had been attacking him.
“I do know it’s a huge deal, I do know it’s a huge deal. I do know he’s making tons of cash; we all know that… I do know he might afford it – if I even ask for USD 100,000 a month. I’m positive he might afford point-blank, proper? That’s for the 5, for the 5 years or extra I’ve been attacking him. So, he is aware of my value… I feel a sure demand can be even acceptable,” stated Trevor.
And when Haiden didn’t give to his calls for, Johnson continued to defame and unfold false info on the World Extensive Internet. The topic additionally tries to interact Haiden in enterprise alternatives in Trinidad and Guyana by way of a whole lot of WhatsApp messages, pleading to provoke enterprise relationships and claiming that he has “each potential path to interact Haiden in enterprise”. Typically, Trevor would additionally attempt to insinuate that Haiden and MMCE want a “PR like him to keep away from additional failure.”
Trevor’s unsuccessful pursuit of Haiden and MMCE, coupled with famend curiosity by the Opposition to assault MMCE, resulted within the present plot being weaved.
The Plot: Peddle misinformation for Opposition “to rule over the ashes”
Social media and the web, hailed as a instrument for connecting individuals and sharing info, have turn out to be a breeding floor for disseminating misinformation.
Peddlers of misinformation congregate in echo chambers, the place they reinforce one another’s beliefs and are much less prone to query the integrity of data that aligns with their worldview. On this case, Trevor will not be alone. He’s being backed up by the Opposition to unfold misinformation repeatedly.
Other than financial good points, misinformation is being utilized by perpetrators to control public opinion, sway elections, and advance political agendas — they intentionally unfold false info to trigger chaos, sow discord, or hurt the fame of people, organizations, or nations.
“An evil man will burn his personal nation to the bottom to rule over the ashes.” – Solar Tzu
The principle plot is to undermine and derail the nation’s extremely acclaimed Citizenship by Funding Programme and assault the Authorities and its companions like MMC and Haiden, resulting in Dominica’s financial system’s demise. The Opposition is greater than keen to sacrifice Dominica’s well-being and stability to attain their objectives.
Other than Trevor’s steady assaults on social media, the Opposition, with its former chief Lennox Linton, has employed a gaggle of “investigative journalists” — with Trevor designing and coordinating the narrative.
Brian Fitzpatrick and Antonio Baquero, editors of OCCRP, reached out to Haiden, amongst others, to touch upon this. We have been purveyed with a replica of the questions and the solutions offered by Haiden, the place there was an obvious try to set the data straight formally.
Using social media with the collaboration of OCCRP is one other technique of the Opposition and Trevor launching a conflict. The details about the Opposition hiring these journalists was confirmed in a personal dialog with a former insider and former Parliamentary member of the UWP. As well as, Trevor uncovered himself by sending Haiden WhatsApp messages of him controlling these guys. And being the extortionist he’s, Trevor even provided himself as PR to Haiden and MMC, which was left unanswered.
Conclusion
Extortion and misinformation are two distinct however interconnected points that may have extreme penalties for people, organizations, and society when used collectively.
Based mostly on the paperwork and data collected, we conclude that such a plot needs to be criminally prosecuted in Dominica and the USA for financial and media terrorism. The extent of wickedness is nothing wanting pure evil that might undermine the livelihood of a small island nation. Nothing however disgrace and shame is introduced upon by UWP parts for such a failed coordinated assault.
In an period the place info spreads quickly, and digital communication is prevalent, addressing the intersection of extortion and misinformation is essential to defending and upholding the rules of belief, integrity, and justice in society.
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