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A Stop Cop City activist was identified in 2024. Not through broken encryption. The FBI subpoenaed the credit card through a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Swiss authorities. Proton complied with Swiss law. Bank card, name, flight records, arrest. #ProtonMail #Privacy Full conversation 👇 [1/3]
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