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Mindvalley CEO Says FBI Questioned Him at Miami Airport Despite O-1 Visa

His viral video recounting the stop drew wide attention, with news outlets cautioning the claims remain unverified.

Overview

  • He says two FBI agents stopped him after landing in Miami and requested his WhatsApp number and social media handles.
  • He recounts being asked to explain recent travel to Istanbul, Dubai, and Brazil during the airport questioning.
  • He identifies himself as the head of a U.S.-based company with 230 employees and says he has paid American taxes for 22 years.
  • He describes the officers as polite yet calls the experience disheartening and says it made him dread visiting the United States.
  • He links the incident to what he calls rising xenophobia in U.S. politics, while reports note there has been no independent verification or official FBI response.