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Organizations and roles
Last reviewed August 21, 2026
The public record puts 2 organizations on this action. Operational lead: FBI. The table lists the role the cited record assigns each one, in the record's own wording where it gives any.
Why this page names organizations only
Roles on this page describe the agencies that took part. Individuals named in the public record appear on the takedown entry itself, under People and accountability.
Organizations and roles
| Emblem | Organization | Role | What the record says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Bureau of Investigation United States , United States | Operational lead | Executed the court-authorized technical operation. | |
| United States Department of Justice United States , United States | Prosecuting | Sought and obtained court authorization. |
Accountability
Legal authority
Court-authorized remote remediation (Rule 41-type warrant).
Oversight
The record assigns prosecuting or judicial roles to DOJ.
This page records organizational involvement as the cited sources state it. Where a role carries no description, the record gives none.
Last reviewed August 21, 2026