Miguel Zapata, according to an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint filed by an FBI Special Agent with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, falsely accused his colleagues of sharing “conspiracy theories” and “actively” engaging “in attempting to overthrow the government of the United States” on Jan. 6 and “actively [taking] part in the riot” or sharing classified information.
Zapata is accused of sending the bogus claims about his co-workers through an FBI tip form online and using a “burner,” or, effectively, a disposable email.
“None of the seven government employees and contractors were in Washington, D.C., on January 6 or attacked the Capitol,” the affidavit says.
Prosecutors say they turned up a fake report sent by Zapata to one victim’s employer where he claimed the person told him, “we’re going to hang those dirty politicians and keep President Trump in office for four more years.”
Besides accusing his former colleagues of fomenting violence on Jan. 6 or actively taking part in it, he also said one individual had sympathy for, and associations with, far-right groups including the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Boogaloo Bois.