Havana Syndrome 'patient zero' says government downplayed attackFormer CIA agent "Adam" described his experience as Havana Syndrome's 'patient zero' to CNN's Jim Sciutto, and said he believes the government has downplayed the attack since 2016. The US has spent over a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting US spies, diplomats and troops.

Source: CNN January 14, 2026 10:07 UTC