The financial troubles and bankruptcy of Steward Health Care did not deter them from allegedly engaging in spying activities to intimidate their critics. It is reported that the intelligence companies hired by Steward’s leadership were involved in placing tracking devices on a financial analyst’s car, accessing a healthcare executive’s phone for potential blackmail, and circulating a false wire transfer to frame a politician.
The incriminating videos and documents were obtained by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and shared with the Boston Globe for further investigation. According to reports, Steward executives prioritized paying for these intelligence services over other financial obligations, including invoices from vendors and suppliers. The monthly expenses for spying activities reached up to $440,000, and over the span of four years, Steward allocated over $7 million to these operations.
However, the legality of these actions is uncertain as they took place in various jurisdictions globally, making it challenging to prosecute those responsible. It remains to be seen what consequences Steward will face for their alleged spying activities. For more details on this unfolding story, read the full article from the Boston Globe.
