Begging WhatsApp to Disrupt a Human Trafficking Syndicate that is Using WhatsApp to Coordinate Operations
A timeline journal of the frustrations encountered when trying to pierce the darkness that envelopes a Silicon Valley Giant that doesn't seem to care.
Thread # 1 : Direct Message to Attaullah Baig, Head of Security WhatsApp
1st degree connection· 1st Head of Security WhatsApp
FEB 8, 2023 Michael Roberts sent the following message at 5:11 AM
Hi Attaullah, could you please contact me at your earliest convenience? We have a massive anti-traffic campaign. / disruption opportunity that can only be achieved with WhatsApp's help. Sincerely, Michael Roberts Picdo.org
Attaullah Baig sent the following message AM View Attaullah’s profile
I'm not sure
FEB 9, 2023 Michael Roberts sent the following message at 12:16 AM View Michael’s profile
Thanks for the response, my phone number is +xxxxxxxx, email is michael [at] picdo.org The south east asian traffickers that we are disrupting are using WhatsApp as a tool to fund their budgets, to pay the kidnappers, to abduct victims. If you'll just give me 10 minutes of your time, I can explain how WhatsApp can be a champion for these vulnerable people. It will give great PR optics also for Meta in general.
Attaullah Baig sent the following message at Feb 9, 2023 2:49 AM View Attaullah’s profile
Please reach out to our Comms team on this
Michael Roberts sent the following messages at 1:29 PM
Thanks for the prompt response. Would you kindly provide me with contact details for the Comms team?
Thanks Michael
NO RESPONSE…
Michael Roberts sent the following messages February 16, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Hi again Attaullah. The clock is ticking, more people have been kidnapped, the traffickers are using WhatsApp to coordinate. I know it is not "your" job, but WhatsApp has a moral responsibility to act. Are you willing to introduce me to a real human, in WhatsApp management, who can help disrupt the trafficking syndicate we are tracking?