Barrister Robert Tibbo claims deeper involvement in Snowden case and refuses to reveal the mysterious “carer” who arranged Snowden’s safe house in Hong Kong

Barrister Robert Tibbo claims deeper involvement in Snowden case and refuses to reveal the mysterious “carer” who arranged Snowden’s safe house in Hong Kong The passage provides a concrete lead – a named Hong‑Kong barrister who escorted Edward Snowden and claims knowledge of a still‑undisclosed individual (“the carer”) who facilitated Snowden’s movements before legal representation began. It offers specific dates (June 10, 2013 retention) and a location (Mira hotel, safe house in May 2013). While the identity of the carer is not disclosed, the source is a named legal professional, making it actionable for further investigation (e.g., subpoena, interview, search of travel records). The claim is moderately sensitive because it could expose additional actors in the Snowden leak network, but it does not yet implicate high‑level government officials. Novelty is moderate; the “carer” has not been publicly identified before. Key insights: Robert Tibbo, a Canadian‑born Hong Kong barrister, says he personally escorted Snowden from the Mira hotel to a safe house in May 2013.; Tibbo asserts he was retained by Snowden on June 10, 2013, a fact on public record.; He refuses to name the “carer” who arranged Snowden’s safe house, citing lawyer‑client privilege.