Cryptonym: AMOTIN-117
A cable in February, 1968, stated that AMOTIN-117 was assigned to the AMOT CI/CE office. However, a cable in April, 1968, stated that this employment did not materialize.
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
02/14/68: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: AMOT: "1. Request amendments OA of AMTERRY-1 (AMOTIN-116, salary $424 per month) AMSTALK-1 (AMOTIN-117, salary $424 per month). Both assigned AMOT CI/CE office. 2. Above to replace AMOTIN-28, ANTOIN-62, and AMOTEX-15 who left AMOT organization in January, and also AMOTIN-8 (assigned to Station Caracas and AMOTIN-33 (assigned to Station La Paz who no longer on AMOT organization T/O."
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03/06/68: Memorandum from David A. Phillips, C/WH/COG: Subject: AMOTIN-117 (Formerly AMSTALK-1) 201-307337: "1. It is requested that Subject's OA be amended to include his use as a reporting asset with the AMOT organization in the JMWAVE area. 2. An up-to-date PRQ Part II and Green List Check will follow."
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04/01/68: Cable from JMWAVE to Director (Info: Buenos Aires): Slugline RYBAT REDTOP AERONAUT AETARGET TECHS: "1. Please cancel cryptonym AMOTIN-117. Prospective employment by AMOTS (JMWAVE 1064) did not materialize. Regret failure notify HQs earlier. Will continue using AMSTALK-1. 2. Per para 2 reference, physical description subject follows: Height 5' 11", weight 165 lbs, medium frame, wiry build; light skin, clear complexion; eyes black, hair black, straight...3. Photos and signatories will be forwarded separately. Believe (REDACTION) documentation even better than (REDACTION)."
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04/03/68: Cable from Director to Buenos Aires (Orig: Robert Fambrini, WH/4/Argentina): Info: JMWAVE, Panama City: Slugline RYBAT REDTOP AERONAUT AETARGET TECHS: "1. As mentioned JMWAVE 1802 (IN 76557) AMOTIN-117 (handwritten: 201-307337) (formerly AMSTALK-1) holds Cuban passport. HQs concerned re possibility AMOTIN-117 true name travel may draw unwanted attention view Cuban IS knowledge his identity and past activities, including contacts in JMWAVE area. It also possible Soviets in Buenos Aires may have access to airline manifests which would reveal AMOTIN-117 entry if he travels in true name. Request therefore station advise BIOGENESIS (Argentine federal police) capability provide (REDACTION) passport in alias which could be passed to AMOTIN-117 for his use in travel to Buenos Aires if this not feasible HQs can document AMOTIN-117 with (REDACTION) passport..."