August 1, 2020๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธDisclosure
WhistleblowerDeclassification

FBI: FOIA request filed for 'UFOs and Their Crimes' file

The Black Vault submitted a freedom-of-information request targeting a peculiar FBI file titled 'UFOs and Their Crimes' discovered on a pre-processed release list. This initiated a six-month search by Bureau records managers.

Date
August 1, 2020
Type
Disclosure
Country
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

Background

Following a three-year effort to obtain the FBI's Pre-Processed List of Previously Released Files, The Black Vault identified a curious entry labeled 'UFOs and Their Crimes.' In August 2020, an application was submitted under the Freedom of Information Act specifically targeting this document. The request sought to understand the contents of this mysterious file, which appeared on a catalog of materials previously released to the public. Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA).