A lawsuit has emerged between tech firms Rippling and Deel, where Rippling accuses Deel of employing a spy named Keith O'Brien. O'Brien claims he was covertly recruited by Deel's CEO, Alex Bouaziz, to gather intelligence from Rippling, using James Bond-like tactics. His affidavit includes references to coded communications intended to conceal the espionage. The rivalry between these two decacorns, each valued at over $10 billion, has become increasingly public, featuring legal claims and dramatic exchanges between the companies.
O'Brien also claimed the plan was executed using coded language, suggesting operations that could fit in a James Bond movie, including phrases like 'send that watch to London.'
He stated he committed to acting as an undercover agent and that Deel's CEO offered him a monthly payment of €5,000 for inside information regarding Rippling.
Rippling alleges that Deel cultivated a spy in its Dublin office, leading to a legal battle between the competing software firms over corporate espionage.
This rivalry between the decacorn companies, each valued at over $10 billion, has escalated with formal legal accusations and public announcements.
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