Following the publication of the article “Videogate: Company Behind Emily Thompson Video Identified” on Politis to the point, the private intelligence firm Black Cube contacted the newsroom by email requesting that its response be included in the coverage.
In its communication to Politis, the company asked that its official position be presented in full. In the message sent to the newsroom, Black Cube states that it is “proud” of its activities, claiming that its services uncovered corruption allegedly involving Cyfield in Cyprus and that its work contributes to what it describes as a cleaner business environment.
Black Cube official response
Below is the statement provided to Politis by Black Cube in its entirety:
Dear Politis crew,
We have read your article “Videogate: Company Behind Emily Thompson Video Identified”
And have seen it does not include our reaction to is. We would appreciate if you could integrate our official response in its entirety:
Black Cube is a private intelligence firm which provides bespoke services exclusively to clients engaged in business activities worldwide, supporting litigations, arbitrations, and white-collar crime cases. Black Cube obtains legal advice in every jurisdiction in which it operates to ensure the legality of its activities.
Corruption is a phenomenon that harms economies and impedes legitimate business activity. Black Cube is proud to have uncovered corruption carried out by Cyfield in Cyprus and to help facilitate a cleaner business environment. Black Cube has engaged with Cypriot authorities and is confident they will reach the truth and bring those responsible to justice.Black Cube will continue uncovering fraud, corruption, and asset dissipation in all its cases globally, as it has successfully done over the past 15 years.
Best regards,
Black Cube