Cryptonym: AMWEE-4
A cable on November 26, 1963, stated that "as HQs aware, AMBLEAK-5 had been placed in contact AMWEE-4 for purpose utilizing AMWEE-4 pouch facilities transmit material to us. At present we lack pouch facilities for use by AMBLEAK-5, but hope use AMBLEAK-5 to bring out AMWREN material which AMBLEAK-5 now has."
A cable from JMWVAVE on November 28, 1963, stated that AMWEE-4 was now residing in Turin, Italy, and a termination payment of $2000 had been approved. Moreover, a cable on November 29, 1963, stated that "it AMWEE-2's (probably Zbynek Samonil) personal opinion he fooled AMFAUNA-14 into believing he insignificant cut-out and servant of AMWEE-4.
A cable on November 30, 1963, stated that AMWEE-4 was born in 1911, was 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 140 lbs, was of medium build, and had black greying hair. A-4 could "be contacted 'de parte Raul Garcia' (WAVE Case Officer Manganello) or Delia Rodriguez. AMWEE-4 has been notified expect friend of Raul Garcia to contact him. As further aid may cite 9 Oct 63 MADR meeting A-4 had with KUBARK (CIA) CO alias 'Tom' near Estadio Bernabeu." The Chief of Station (COS) Comment stated "ascertain if AMWEE-4 will continue in foreign office employ."
A cable on December 12, 1963, stated that "within own embassy there has been some speculation that AMWEE-2 may have been engaged in some illegal smuggling activity with AMWEE-4 which cause sudden AMWEE-2 departure."
104-10075-10000: JMWAVE CABLE RE SOLEDAD
11/23/63 cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC MODOR AMWEE AMHICK COMMO: "Message from agent: Two-two and Igor and Soledad...are safe with us and in good health (illegible) sends greetings to Victor and says he will write Magoo soon...we will have a good long talk in Mexico and agree on plans for the careful resumption of our work under security advantages which have been gained by infiltration of Igor and Soledad...(For Director Only) Igor is AMWEE-2 (probably Zbynek Samonil). Soledad is AMFAUNA-14. Magoo is AMWEE (probably Czech sources and entities in Cuba) ambassador. Alfa Bravo are initials of Aldo Baroni, Italian hired locally to replace AMWEE-4. AMWEE-2 reports just prior departing he went to Havana and told him story..." Ambassador and AMWEE-2 agreed he would be arrested at airport and that exfiltration was the best way out. AMWEE-2 impressed by the AMHICK operation used to exfiltrate AMFAUNA-14 and himself.
104-10075-10075: JMWAVE CABLE LETTER AND TWO POUCHES CONTAINING REPORT ON CONTACT STATUS
11/26/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline TYPIC AMWREN: "1. In SW 41 dated 21 Oct 63 received WAVE 5 Nov 63 being forwarded Ref B AMWREN-1 reported has received all OWVL broadcasts and had forwarded letter and two pouches to AMBLEAK-5 which include intel and report on status his contacts. 2. As HQs aware, AMBLEAK-5 had been placed in contact AMWEE-4 for purpose utilizing AMWEE-4 pouch facilities transmit material to us. At present we lack pouch facilities for use by AMBLEAK-5, but hope use AMBLEAK-5 to bring out AMWREN material which AMBLEAK-5 now has. 3. Certain agents who formerly members AMWREN net now being managed directly on productive basis (AMTURVYS and AMFOX-1). Agree production those agents still in contact AMWREN-1 has been disappointing, but this in large part due AMWREN-1 known caution and reluctance use SW commo. For this reason, while op being handled in Havana, CO at time objected to HQs decision make AMWREN-1 PA for net. 4. Basis his SW msg 41, AMWREN-1 now appears be more active and responsive our direction than any time recent months. Therefore see no need implement guidance suggested para 4 Ref A. As indicated from number WAVE KUTUBE (Foreign Intelligence - FI division of CIA) agents who dropped in recent months, completely agree with HQs that unproductive or inactive agents should not be retained. AMWREN-1 does not appear fall in this category. C/S Comment: *HQs desires WAVE advise AMWREN/1 that unless RQMTS (as stated) satisfied by Jan '64 services his net no longer required."
104-10075-10224: CABLE: REF A AUTHORIZED TERMINATION PAYMENT OF 2000 DOLLARS TO
11/28/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline KEYWAY PBRUMEN AMWEE: "1. Ref A authorized termination payment of 2000 dollars to AMWEE-4 as outlined para 5 Ref B. AMWEE-4 now residing Turin, via Ormea NR 6. 2. If Rome interested in contacting AMWEE-4 for assessment, this payment could serve as good entree. If Rome prefers not contact, WAVE will make payment by bank draft or money order. If Rome makes payment, charges may be paid WAVE. 3. PLS advise. C/S Comment: Re approval granted for termination AMWEE, payment of $2,000 for services rendered."
104-10075-10295: CABLE: - SUBJECT GIVEN REST PERIOD AFTER BEING VERY ILL
11/29/63 cable WAVE 8297 from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMWEE AMFAUNA: noting that AMWEE-2 (probably Zbynek Samonil) "noted unusual antenna atop SMOOTHER (British) Embassy which not television camera and too large for normal receiver needs...It (is) AMWEE-2's personal opinion he fooled AMFAUNA-14 into believing he insignificant cut-out and servant of AMWEE-4..."
104-10075-10301: JMWAVE CABLE RE SUBJECT BIOGRAPHIC DATA
11/30/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline KEYWAY PBRUMEN AMWEE: "Physical description and contact bona fides sent Rome via Ref B and its separate cover attachments which apparently not yet arrived. A-4 was born 11, 5 feet 4 inches, 140 lbs, brown eyes, medium build, black greying hair. Can be contacted 'de parte Raul Garcia' (WAVE Case Officer Manganello) or Delia Rodriguez. AMWEE-4 has been notified expect friend of Raul Garcia to contact him. As further aid may cite 9 Oct 63 MADR meeting A-4 had with KUBARK (CIA) CO alias 'Tom' near Estadio Bernabeu. C/S Comment: *Ascertain if AMWEE-4 will continue in foreign office employ."
104-10077-10321: DIRECTOR CABLE REQUESTING ADVICE RE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT TO BE CACHED.
12/07/63: Cable from Director to WAVE, HAMB (Info: FRAN): Slugline RYBAT COMMO MHAPRON: "1. Believes Refs B and C should provide info needed on description of equipment cited para 2 Ref A. 2. Concur AMWEE-1's (Massimo Muratori del Balso) caching equipment for recovery by CASAILOR-25 if WAVE feels AMWEE-1 has not been jeopardized by recent exfiltration AMWEE-2 and prg'ing of AMWEE-4. C/S Comment: Requested advice re exact description of equipment to be cached."
104-10076-10300: JMWAVE CABLE RE DEBRIEFING.
12/11/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMWEE: ..."3. AMWEE-1 and WAVE share belief that disappearance AMWEE-2 (probably Zbynek Samonil) has had no disadvantageous effect AMWEE-1 security. Within own embassy there has been some speculation that AMWEE-2 may have been engaged in some illegal smuggling activity with AMWEE-4 which cause sudden AMWEE-2 departure. PLS note AMWEE-3 (unintelligible) not connected with any espionage charges, but illegal currency trafficking. Ambassador appears inclined believe AMWEE-2 story that latter asked to report on embassy activities and as result pressure decided flee. Ambassador anxious assist AMWEE-2 and prior AMWEE-2 departure offered him money and transportation..."
104-10183-10207: CABLE: IDENS-1 THROUGH 3
07/23/64: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMWEE AMWHIP: REF WAVE 9679 (IN 34437): "IDEN-1 is Tomas Suarez, well to do Spanish car dealer and former General Motors rep Havana. IDEN-2 is Pepin Pelaez, Spanish born Cuban citizen and cultural attaché Uruguayan Emb Habana. IDEN-3 is Aldo Baron, Italian citizen employee Italian Emb Habana hired locally to replace Aldo Dericci who declared persona non grata 63."