Unexplained 11‑day gap in Edward Snowden’s Hong Kong movements before his flight to Moscow

Summary

Unexplained 11‑day gap in Edward Snowden’s Hong Kong movements before his flight to Moscow The passage points to a specific, undocumented period (May 20‑June 1) when Snowden vanished in Hong Kong, suggesting possible covert assistance or protection. It names no officials directly, but implicates U.S. agencies (FBI) and Hong Kong police as unable to trace him, which could merit follow‑up on intelligence cooperation, safe houses, or undisclosed contacts. The lead is moderately useful—provides dates, location, and a gap—but lacks concrete names or transactions, limiting immediate investigative action. It is somewhat novel, as most public narratives focus on his post‑Hong Kong movements, not this pre‑departure window, and could be sensitive if it reveals undisclosed foreign or U.S. involvement. Key insights: Snowden entered Hong Kong on May 20 and checked into the Mira hotel on June 1, leaving an 11‑day period with no trace.; No credit‑card activity, ATM withdrawals, phone calls, or transport records were found for that period.; Both FBI and Hong Kong police reportedly could not locate him during those days.