MW Sa072 236 246 256 266 } SECTION 107. x i SECURITY INFORMANTS AND coM@pavrran SOURCES; 107W AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS MSECRET - NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" Disinformation The passage of deceptive information by an OA is a complex operation which requires detailed planning and coordination between field office and FBIHQ. This technique should be employed only in OA operations in which the foreign intelligence service has apparently accepted the bona fides of the OA, when the benefit will clearly outweigh the risk to the overall OA operation. OA cover story Be aware that a foreign intelligence principal may interrogate an OA in great detail as to how he secured his information, his family situation, his modus operandi, motivation, etc. Handling FBI SA must adequately prepare an OA for this probability. The most credible cover story is the one which involves the least fabrication. Unless security or other considerations dictate otherwise, the OA should personally obtain the information he passese Receipt of money or property by OA Impress upon each OA that money or property received from a foreign intelligence principal or agent must be turned over to the FBI since retention of this money would put the OA in technical violation of Federal statutes, and this money may be used as evidence or exhibit. Compensation to the OA from the FBI for his cooperation is to be handled separately. Nominal or personal gifts, necessary for the OA'ts security and to maintain his relationship with the principal, may be given back to the OA by his handling FBI SA, following FBIHQ approval. Consider the desirability and feasibility of obtaining a signed state- ment from each OA reflecting his understanding of this requirement. The obtaining of such a statement is not mandatory, but desirable. Department attorneys have advised that, while it is not necessary to preserve that actual currency received by an OA, it is highly desirable to do so in cases in which prosecution could ensue. Whether or not the actual currency is retained, obtain _a written statement from the OA describing the currency received by|Ltype of note and issuing Federal Reserve Bank, Idenomination, series number, and serial number; and also make an independent record of such currency. The above instructions are not to be interpreted to require the im- pounding of funds paid to an OA by a foreign government or foreign intelligence service for goods or services rendered by the OA in legitimate, business transactionse Payments to FCI assets ~ either OA or IA ae When deemed necessary and expedient, each SAC is authorized to expend up to $400 to develop FCI assets. This money may be used to pay for services and/or expenses. This authority is renewable by FBIHQ if the initial $400 has been expended. Blue slip re- claiming payments from FBIHQ need not summarize information obtained since proliferation of this information could possibly jeopardize asset's security. o "SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" 35 2-13-75 BDoeld: 32969529 Page 1207
| ne SECTION 107. [EN MAL SECURITY INFORMANTS AND COM@@DENTIAL SOURCES; 107W ; AN REIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASS "SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" 23. Disinformation The passage of deceptive information by an OA is a complex operation which requires detailed planning and coordination between field office and FBIHQ. This technique should be employed only in OA operations in which the foreign intelligence service has apparently accepted the bona fides of the OA, when the benefit will clearly outweigh the risk to the overall OA operation. 24. OA cover story Be aware that a foreign intelligence principal may interrogate an OA in great detail as to how he secured his information, his family situation, his modus operandi, motivation, etc. Handling FBI SA must adequately prepare an OA for this probability. The most credible cover story is the one which involves the least fabrication. Unless security or other considerations dictate otherwise, the OA should personally obtain the information he passes. 252 Receipt of money or property by OA Impress upon each OA that money or property received from a foreign intelligence principal or agent must be turned over to the FBI since retention of this money would put the OA in technical violation of Federal statutes, and this money may be used as evidence or exhibit. Compensation to the OA from the FBI for his cooperation is to be handled separately. Nominal or personal gifts, necessary for the OA'ts security and to maintain his relationship with the principal, may be given back to the OA by his handling FBI SA, following FBIHQ approval. Consider the desirability and feasibility of obtaining a signed state- ment from each OA reflecting his understanding of this requirement. The obtaining of such a statement is not mandatory, but desirable. Department attorneys have advised that, while it is not necessary to preserve that actual currency received by an OA, it is highly desirable to do so in cases in which prosecution could ensue. Whether or not the actual currency is retained, obtain a written statement from the OA describing the currency received by denomination, series number, and serial numbers; and also make an independent record of such currency.- The above instructions are not to be interpreted to require the im- I pounding of funds paid to an OA by a foreign government or foreign i intelligence service for goods or services rendered by the OA in legitimate, business transactions. 26. Payments to FCI assets - either OA or IA j ae When deemed necessary and expedient, each SAC is authorized to i expend up to $400 to develop FCI assets. This money may be used i to pay for services and/or expenses. This authority is renewable i by FBIHQ if the initial $400 has been expended. Blue slip re- i claiming payments from FBIHQ need not summarize information { obtained since proliferation of this information could possibly COOL eee CEE eae | ee ee ee ee et eee eee jeopardize asset's security. NSECRET - NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" CL? 35 10~15-74 MW 55072 Doold: 32809529 Page 1206
. a for SECTION 107. Massey INFORMANTS AND coM@Baverar SOURCES 5 AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] "SECRET - NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" . ) be FBIHQ authority (1) If FCI asset is of such continuing value to justify regular payments, such payments must be approved by FBIHQ. (2) When initially requesting regular payment, submit evaluation via coded "Nitel" in the following order: (a) Amount paid to date, broken down into expenses and services (b) Number of contacts with handling FBI SA since last evaluation (c) Evaluation of stability and reliability (d) Concise summary of most valuable information furnished Since last evaluation (e) Miscellaneous - changes in personal status, residence, employment, personal problems, etc., since last evaluation (f) SAC recommendations for authority to pay asset for next six-month period; specify amount to be authorized for services and amount for expenses : (3) Continuation request should be made two weeks in advance of expiration of authority. (4) Submit an interim request for increase in regular payments authorized via coded "Nitel," with full justification. ce Receipts When payments are made either on SAC authority or FBIHQ authority, obtain receipts whenever possible. If receipt cannot be obtained, set forth circumstances on blue slip at time reimbursement is claimed. (1) Receipts should be self~sufficient so that, if it becomes necessary to introduce receipts in evidence, they will not 5 relate to other documents or files. (2) Receipts should show: (a) Date when payment was made (b) Period for which made when asset is paid on ‘period basis (c)} Total amount paid broken down into separate amounts for services and expenses (d) Name of FBI SA making payment (e) Signature of asset receiving money using pseudonym assigned (3) Receipts are not to be witnessed. (4) If necessary to make corrections on receipts, they must be initialed by asset and not by FBI SA. (5) When transmitting receipts and itemized statements of expenses to FBIHQ, staple them directly to blue slip so that all infor- mation on receipt can be read without detaching it from blue ‘slip. 27 Evaluation of FCI assets ae OA Whether OA is paid (under either FBIHQ or SAC authority) or unpaid, submit coded "Nitel" every six months evaluating OA according to the format of 26. bo (2). If the OA has been paid during the preceding six-month period, merely set out the amount paid during that period : "SECRET - NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" . ) 36 10-15-74 SEEN ENE APN LIME Sin 4 RY Td eh tere nL Arent eect otaal aan bts emanates emt ont aca BI ce NW 35072 Doold: 3259595259 Page i209
MW Sa072 ~ 107W SECTION i107. 00 SECURITY INFORMANTS AND co onverar SOURCES 5 AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ‘ "SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" be. FBIHQ authority (1) If FCI asset is of such continuing value to justify regular payments, such payments must be approved by FBIHQ. (2) When initially requesting regular payment, submit evaluation via coded "Nitel" in the following order: (a) Amount paid to date, broken down into expenses and services (b) Number of contacts with handling PBI SA since last evaluation (c) Evaluation of stability and reliability (d) Concise summary of most valuable information furnished : Since last evaluation . (e) Miscellaneous - changes in personal status, residence, employment, personal problems, etc., since last evaluation (f) SAC recommendations for authority to pay asset for next six-month period; specify amount to be authorized for services and amount for expenses , (3) Continuation request should be made two weeks in advance of expiration of authority. (4) Submit an interim request for increase in regular payments authorized via coded "Nitel," with full justification. Receipts When payments are made either on SAC authority or FBIHQ authority, obtain receipts whenever possible. If receipt cannot be obtained, set forth circumstances on blue slip at time reimbursement is claimed. (1) Receipts should be self-sufficient so that, if it becomes necessary to introduce receipts in evidence, they will not reiate to other documents or files. (2) Receipts should show: (a) Date when payment was made ; (b) Period for which made when asset is paid on period basis (c) Total amount paid broken down into separate amounts for services and expenses (d) Name of FBI SA making payment Ce) Signature of asset receiving money using pseudonym assigned (3) Receipts are not to be witnessed. (4) If necessary to make corrections on receipts, they must be initialed by asset and not by FBI SA. (5) When transmitting receipts and itemized statements of expenses ’ to FBIHQ, staple them directly to blue slip so that all infor- mation on receipt can be read without detaching it from -blue slip. 27. Evaluation of FCI assets ae OA ; Whether OA is paid (under either FBIHQ or SAC authority) or unpaid, submit coded "Nitel" every six months evaluating OA according to the format of 26. b. (2). [If the OA is unpaid, submit six-month eval- uation and request for continued utilization, if appropriate, on UACB basis.| If the OA has been paid during the preceding six- month period, merely set out.the amount paid during that period (under 26. be (2) (a)). "SECRET -~- NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" 36 2-13-75 BDoeld: 32969529 Page 1210 \/ sree ti eapemennpen tries ove vee an Ae AER FOE TEE ae NOE RS REI. EMMI FETE AAPL. AISART VEIT. ET en SRT MOTI oe SUPLUE 0 TP bere ATH OT ee at OFT RL PO ene MOD, | | | Q i