HR Espionage: The (Not-So) Secret Life of “Deel Spy” O’Brien in Dublin Drama
In a tale worthy of a Bond film, Keith O’Brien, a former payroll manager, found himself at the center of a corporate espionage drama. Allegedly recruited by Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz to spy on Rippling, O’Brien’s story involves secret communications, smashed phones, and a bathroom escape. Turns out, corporate espionage isn’t always as glamorous as it sounds.
Hot Take:
It seems like HR tech companies are now casting for the next James Bond movie, with a twist! Instead of suave suits and shaken martinis, we have WhatsApp calls and Telegram chats. Who knew corporate espionage could sound so much like a spy thriller, just without the Aston Martin?
Key Points:
- Keith O’Brien, a former Rippling employee, is at the center of an espionage scandal involving HR tech companies Rippling and Deel.
- O’Brien claims Deel’s CEO, Alex Bouaziz, offered him a monthly payment to spy on Rippling, likening the role to being a modern-day James Bond.
- Allegations include covert communications via Telegram, payments in cryptocurrency, and attempts to destroy evidence with an axe.
- Rippling has filed lawsuits in both the US and Ireland, accusing Deel of corporate espionage and obstruction of justice.
- O’Brien claims Deel’s lawyers advised him to make false allegations against Rippling and later offered to relocate him to Dubai.
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