FBI conducts Lie Detector Tests on Staff Over Leaked Information, Questioning About Director Patel
Since Kash Patel became FBI Director, reports reveal an increase in lie detector tests among FBI personnel, including questions about their remarks on leaks regarding Director Patel and other sensitive issues, raising concerns about internal investigations and political motives.
Kokcha News Agency reports that the FBI has been intensively testing its personnel with lie detector exams to identify who has leaked information to the press, especially concerning the current FBI Director Kash Patel. According to sources and reports from U.S. media, these tests have become more targeted in recent weeks, extending beyond typical loyalty checks to include questions about specific individuals and incidents.
Sources familiar with the investigations stated that FBI officials demanded some employees undergo lie detector tests to determine whether they spoke negatively about Patel or contributed to leaks. One particular incident involved trying to identify who leaked information about a supposed request by Patel for a service weapon—a request considered unusual because Patel is not an agent, and such weapon requests are not common for someone in his position. Dozens of officials are said to have been subjected to these tests, but it remains unclear how many were directly questioned about Patel.
This heightened scrutiny follows a pattern where the FBI uses lie detector testing as a tool to control narratives and respond to media leaks. Critics argue that the action serves political motives and is inappropriate for internal discipline. Former FBI employees, including James Davidson, with 23 years of experience, emphasized that loyalty should be to the Constitution, not to the director or their aides.
The FBI has refused to comment publicly, citing internal personnel matters and evaluations, and did not comment on the specifics of these tests or the broader investigations.
