Data Co. Ousted Exec Who Reported Harassment, Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1881454?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744-a18e-064b9f9347d4&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology&utm_content=2024-09-24&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=16>
By Julie Manganis A former sales director for data storage company WekaIO says she suffered sexual harassment and retaliation and was ultimately forced to leave the "male-dominated" company after a sham investigation, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1881454?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744-a18e-064b9f9347d4&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology&utm_content=2024-09-24&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=16> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1881454?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744-a18e-064b9f9347d4&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology&utm_content=2024-09-24&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=16> On Tue, Sep 24, 2024, 4:37 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dear FBI Public Information Officer: >> >> The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the >> agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. >> >> Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the >> following reason(s): >> >> - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part >> >> - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found >> >> - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA >> >> - the denial of a request for expedited processing >> the denial of a fee waiver request. >> >> Additionally, an agent from the FBI should resolve the going back and >> forth of this request given the fragile nature of the organization's >> current leadership. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar Larson >> >> On Mon, Sep 23, 2024, 12:37 PM [email protected] < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The FOIPA does not require federal agencies to answer inquiries, create >>> records, conduct research, or draw conclusions concerning queried data. >>> Rather, the FOIPA requires agencies to provide access to reasonably >>> described, nonexempt records. The question posed is not a FOIPA request >>> because it does not comply with the FOIPA and its regulations. >>> >>> >>> >>> Please resubmit your FOIPA request for the specific information you are >>> requesting, rather than asking questions and your request will be forwarded >>> to Initial Processing for review. Information regarding the Freedom of >>> Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. >>> Note: The [email protected] email address is not the proper >>> submission method for new FOIPA requests. >>> >>> >>> >>> You may submit your request electronically at https://efoia.fbi.gov >>> (available 24 hours a day), or mail it to FBI, Attn: FOIPA Request, 200 >>> Constitution Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive,+Winchester,+VA+22602-4843?entry=gmail&source=g>. >>> Please be sure to include your contact information, to include complete >>> mailing address, on any correspondence. >>> >>> >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> >>> >>> >>> Public Information Officer >>> >>> FBI - Information Management Division >>> >>> 200 Constitution Drive >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> >>> Winchester, VA 22602 >>> >>> O: (540) 868-4593 >>> >>> E: [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at >>> http://www.fbi.gov/foia >>> >>> >>> >>> Please check the status of your request online at >>> https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are >>> performed on a weekly basis. >>> >>> >>> >>> Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, >>> please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate >>> action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to >>> your local field office. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:10 AM >>> *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <[email protected]> >>> *Cc:* cypherpunks <[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet >>> Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System >>> >>> >>> >>> Dear FBI Public Information Officer: >>> >>> >>> >>> The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the >>> agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the >>> following reason(s): >>> >>> >>> >>> - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part >>> >>> >>> >>> - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found >>> >>> >>> >>> - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the >>> FOIA >>> >>> >>> >>> - the denial of a request for expedited processing >>> >>> the denial of a fee waiver request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 8:26 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Dear FBI Public Information Officer: >>> >>> >>> >>> The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the >>> agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the >>> following reason(s): >>> >>> >>> >>> - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part >>> >>> >>> >>> - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found >>> >>> >>> >>> - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the >>> FOIA >>> >>> >>> >>> - the denial of a request for expedited processing >>> >>> the denial of a fee waiver request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 3:05 PM [email protected] < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> The FOIPA does not require federal agencies to answer inquiries, create >>> records, conduct research, or draw conclusions concerning queried data. >>> Rather, the FOIPA requires agencies to provide access to reasonably >>> described, nonexempt records. The question posed is not a FOIPA request >>> because it does not comply with the FOIPA and its regulations. >>> >>> >>> >>> Please resubmit your FOIPA request for the specific information you are >>> requesting, rather than asking questions and your request will be forwarded >>> to Initial Processing for review. Information regarding the Freedom of >>> Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. >>> Note: The [email protected] email address is not the proper >>> submission method for new FOIPA requests. >>> >>> >>> >>> You may submit your request electronically at https://efoia.fbi.gov >>> (available 24 hours a day), or mail it to FBI, Attn: FOIPA Request, 200 >>> Constitution Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive,+Winchester,+VA+22602-4843?entry=gmail&source=g>. >>> Please be sure to include your contact information, to include complete >>> mailing address, on any correspondence. >>> >>> >>> >>> In an effort to better assist you, what is the FOIA number you received >>> for your request? >>> >>> >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> >>> >>> >>> Public Information Officer >>> >>> FBI - Information Management Division >>> >>> 200 Constitution Drive >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> >>> Winchester, VA 22602 >>> >>> O: (540) 868-4593 >>> >>> E: [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at >>> http://www.fbi.gov/foia >>> >>> >>> >>> Please check the status of your request online at >>> https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are >>> performed on a weekly basis. >>> >>> >>> >>> Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, >>> please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate >>> action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to >>> your local field office. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 3, 2024 2:04 PM >>> *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <[email protected]> >>> *Cc:* cypherpunks <[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet >>> Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 7:56 PM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Dear FBI Public Information Officer: >>> >>> >>> >>> The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the >>> agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the >>> following reason(s): >>> >>> >>> >>> - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part >>> >>> >>> >>> - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found >>> >>> >>> >>> - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the >>> FOIA >>> >>> >>> >>> - the denial of a request for expedited processing >>> >>> the denial of a fee waiver request. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 2:15 PM [email protected] < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> The Record/Information Dissemination Section is not an investigative >>> section of the FBI and only processes Freedom of Information/Privacy Act >>> (FOIPA) requests. >>> >>> >>> >>> To report criminal activities please access the FBI’s homepage on the >>> internet at http://www.fbi.gov/. Option 1-Access the ‘CONTACT US’ link >>> at the top and then select the “Submit a Tip on Crime/Terrorism”. The >>> direct link is: http://tips.fbi.gov/. Option 2-Access the ‘CONTACT US’ >>> link at the top and then select the “Report Internet Crime” link, which >>> connects to the ‘Internet Crime Complaint Center’. The direct link is: >>> http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. >>> >>> >>> >>> You also have the option of contacting the FBI’s local field office in >>> your area and their contact information is available on the FBI’s homepage >>> which is listed above. >>> >>> >>> >>> Public Information Officer >>> >>> FBI - Information Management Division >>> >>> 200 Constitution Drive >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> >>> Winchester, VA 22602 >>> >>> O: (540) 868-4593 >>> >>> E: [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at >>> http://www.fbi.gov/foia >>> >>> >>> >>> Please check the status of your request online at >>> https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are >>> performed on a weekly basis. >>> >>> >>> >>> Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, >>> please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate >>> action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to >>> your local field office. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:52 AM >>> *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <[email protected]> >>> *Cc:* cypherpunks <[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet >>> Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System >>> >>> >>> >>> Dear Madam or Sir: >>> >>> >>> >>> My name is Gunnar Larson and I am a co-founder at xNY.io - Bank.org. >>> >>> >>> >>> On November 3, 2022 I personally made a complaint to IC3 concerning >>> forged notaries (below). >>> >>> >>> >>> The FBI has not responded to this matter. >>> >>> >>> >>> Today I would like to request all FBI records associated with this IC3 >>> complaint, investigation and/or any records of entrapment associated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sending you the very best. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gunnar >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> >>> Gunnar Larson >>> >>> >>> >>> xNY.io | Bank.org >>> >>> >>> >>> MSc - Digital Currency >>> >>> >>> >>> MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> +1-917-580-8053 >>> >>> >>> >>> New York, New York 10001 >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: *Gunnar Larson* <[email protected]> >>> Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2022, 7:02 AM >>> Subject: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center >>> To: cypherpunks <[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Complaint Referral Form >>> Internet Crime Complaint Center >>> >>> *Thank you. Your complaint was submitted to the IC3. Please save or >>> print a copy of your complaint before closing this window.This is the only >>> time you will have to make a copy of your complaint.* >>> >>> Victim InformationName: Gunnar LarsonAre you reporting on behalf of a >>> business? NoBusiness Name: Is the incident currently impacting business >>> operations? Age: 30 - 39Address: 406 West 25th StreetAddress >>> (continued): Suite/Apt./Mail Stop: 1RECity: New YorkCounty: Country: United >>> States of AmericaState: New YorkZip Code/Route: 10001Phone >>> Number: 6464549107Email Address: [email protected] IT POC, if >>> applicable: Other Business POC, if applicable: Financial >>> Transaction(s)Transaction Type: OtherIf other, please specify: Notary >>> FraudTransaction Amount: 2400.00Transaction Date: 10/6/2022Was the money >>> sent? No >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Victim Bank Name: Victim Bank Address: Victim Bank Address >>> (continued): Victim Bank Suite/Mail Stop: Victim Bank City: Victim Bank >>> Country: Victim Bank State: Victim Bank Zip Code/Route: Victim Name on >>> Account: Victim Account Number: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Recipient Bank Name: Recipient Bank Address: Recipient Bank Address >>> (continued): Recipient Bank Suite/Mail Stop: Recipient Bank City: Recipient >>> Bank Country: Recipient Bank State: Recipient Bank Zip >>> Code/Route: Recipient Name on Account: Recipient Bank Routing >>> Number: Recipient Account Number: Recipient Bank SWIFT Code: Description of >>> IncidentProvide a description of the incident and how you were victimized. >>> Provide information not captured elsewhere in this complaint form.Hello: I >>> was hired as a contractor for a online drop shipping company. The firm sent >>> packages to my home address. The shipping manager asked me to retrieve a >>> package by providing a notorized authorization letter. Upon reviewing the >>> authorization letter and searching New York State's notary verification >>> system, it appeared the notary was forged. A copy of the letter may be >>> accessed here: >>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hqzatqez7yWs7ZZq76RBYy2zzi6NiDw9/view?usp=drivesdk >>> Below, you will find the exchange with the shipping manager. On October 31 >>> the firm denied payment for employment and has 'gone missing.' Given my >>> personal and professional association with xNY.io - Bank.org I am concerned >>> about being associated with felony notary Fraud. Furthrtmore, xNY.io - >>> Bank.org is party to the Clayton Act and/or an entrapment exercise. Thank >>> you Gunnar Larson 646-454-9107 Which of the following were used in this >>> incident? (Check all that apply.)☑ Spoofed Email☑ Similar Domain☑ Email >>> Intrusion >>> >>> ☐ OtherPlease specify: >>> >>> Other InformationIf an email was used in this incident, please provide a >>> copy of the entire email including full email headers. ---------- Forwarded >>> message --------- From: Dorothy Berry <[email protected]> >>> Date: Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 2:44 PM Subject: Re: 290283 To: Gunnar Larson < >>> [email protected]> I will coordinate with our Legal team regarding this. The >>> authorization letter was given by the customer. --- Kind regards, Dorothy >>> Berry | Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 DELTA >>> VISION (DVS Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed ---- On Fri, 07 >>> Oct 2022 14:33:19 -0400 Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote --- No. I won't >>> go present an authorized letter to anyone with a fake notarized stamp on >>> it. Please advise. On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:48 PM Dorothy Berry < >>> [email protected]> wrote: Did you try picking up package and >>> show Authorization letter to them? --- Kind regards, Dorothy Berry | >>> Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 DELTA VISION (DVS >>> Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed ---- On Fri, 07 >>> Oct 2022 08:56:52 -0400 Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote --- Ms. Berry: I >>> am having trouble verifying the authentication of the notarized document.. >>> I just left you a message. Please advise best next steps. Thank you, Gunnar >>> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 4:33 PM Dorothy Berry <[email protected]> >>> wrote: Good day! Please find the attached file. Thanks. --- Kind regards, >>> Dorothy Berry | Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 >>> DELTA VISION (DVS Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed Are there any >>> other witnesses or victims to this incident?Yes.If you have reported this >>> incident to other law enforcement or government agencies, please provide >>> the name, phone number, email, date reported, report number, etc.[No >>> response provided]Check here if this an update to a previously filed >>> complaint: ☐Who Filed the ComplaintWere you the victim in the incident >>> described above? Yes >>> >>> Name: Business Name: Phone Number: Email Address: >>> >>> Digital Signature >>> >>> By digitally signing this document, I affirm that the information I >>> provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand >>> that providing false information could make me subject to fine, >>> imprisonment, or both. (Title 18, U.S.Code, Section 1001) >>> >>> Digital Signature: Gunnar Larson >>> >>> Thank you. Your complaint was submitted to the IC3. Please save or print >>> a copy of your complaint before closing this window. *This is the only >>> time you will have to make a copy of your complaint.* >>> >>>
