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Cryptonym: KUVEST

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Definition:
Unknown identity. KUVEST was possibly some sort of CIA funding organization or mechanism.
Status:
Speculative
Discussion:
A memo in April of 1971 stated that "William H. Losner, born 31 June 1938 at Homestead, Florida, was granted a Covert Security Approval in March 1964 for his use by JMWAVE in connection with finding operations of KUVEST companies and individuals. He was Vice-President & Cashier of the Perrine-Cutler Ridge Bank, Homestead, Florida."
Sources:

104-10076-10143: JMWAVE CABLE - REQUESTED PCS'A FOLLOWED BY CSA'S FOR THREE ATTORNEYS

12/06/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Document Information Sheet: "Subjects: Attorneys - Frates, WM Snow Fay, Peter T - KUVEST."

104-10077-10033: JMWAVE CABLE RE SUBJECT TRAVEL PLANS TO DISCUSS KUVEST FUNDING

12/15/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: "Rufus E. Mangroll departing WAVE 16 December for New Orleans. Will arrive HQs Tuesday or Wednesday discuss KUVEST funding through notional companies for JMWAVE payroll companies, etc."

104-10175-10396: DISPATCH: TAX ADMINISTRATION

02/21/66: Dispatch from COS, Mexico City to Chief, KUVEST: Wilsted mentioned in paragraph 3. AMJAVA, Douglas J. Freapane mentioned in paragraph 5. Jeremy K. Benadum, Douglas J. Feinglass, John R. Sandamanie mentioned in paragraph 6. Edward G. Tichborn mentioned in paragraph 7.

104-10175-10395: DISPATCH: LIHUFF/1 1964 COVERT INCOME TAX RETURN

03/17/66: Dispatch from COS, Mexico City to Chief, KUVEST, Attention: Victor D. Unitsky (Info: Chief, WH Division): "1. It would be appreciated if the LIHUFF-1 tax file could be reviewed by Victor D. Unitsky and a reply to this dispatch be forwarded to this installation on a priority basis. We can appreciate Unitsky's work load and the many other matters that he must have pending as a result of his twin (passage unintelligible) LIHUFF-1 case can be considered among his highest priorities because of the interest that is accumulating on the disputed 1964 tax. 2. Despite the seemingly irrefutable data presented in reference C as a result of the LIHUFF-1 appeal of the 1963 tax liability in reference D, LIHUFF-1 feels very strongly that he has no actual tax liability. Because of his cover circumstances he does not have access to the same resources that he would have were he not connected with KUBARK (CIA); that is, access to legal means to contest the case through the courts, if necessary. For this reason it appears that no possibility should be left unconsidered in attempting to assist him. For this reason it appears that no possibility should be left unconsidered in attempting to assist him. 3. Further, as an American abroad LIHUFF-1 is allowed some $30,000 (US) deduction on his income from other sources. He feels, therefore, that he would be unfairly treated to be taxed some $700.00 (US) on his income from KUBARK. 4. We wish to take this opportunity to commend Unitsky for his excellent work in reviewing and advising Station non-official cover personnel on tax matters. His expert and efficient approach will relieve the Station and Headquarters of a tremendous amount of effort in connection with these tax matters."

104-10256-10208: DISPATCH RE DEBRIEFING OF JAMES WILCOTT AND RESIGNATION IN FIELD WITH ATTACHED RESUME

05/05/66: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, WH (Info: Chief, KUVEST):

104-10109-10319: WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND ARTICLE BY JACK ANDERSON IN WASHINGTON POST FOR 27 APRIL 1971 CAPTIONED "TELLTALE TRACES OF CIA CACHE FOUND"

04/30/71: Memo for the record from Sarah K. Hall, SRS/CS: Page 2: ..."LOSNER, WILLIAM H. (#378 094): William H. Losner, born 31 June 1938 at Homestead, Florida, was granted a Covert Security Approval in March 1964 for his use by JMWAVE in connection with finding operations of KUVEST companies and individuals. He was Vice-President & Cashier of the Perrine-Cutler Ridge Bank, Homestead, Florida. (See attached copy of Message 149 dtd 22 April 1971 from SAC/MFO)."

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