Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Summary
A recruitment firm owner, Tom Watson, is accused of running an online campaign that revealed private information about the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), anti-racism activists, and business leaders hiring minority ethnic workers. The campaign used social media and artificial intelligence to collect and share personal details, causing harassment and police reports.Key Facts
- Tom Watson owns a recruitment firm and is alleged to run the “Big Time Charlie” social media account.
- The account targeted the RNLI and anti-racism activists with personal information, leading to online harassment.
- Big Time Charlie had about 50,000 followers before it was taken down after accusations.
- The account used AI tools to gather data from LinkedIn and created a list called “Traitorbase.”
- Some of those targeted, like Green party councillor Chantelle Lunt, reported the harassment to police.
- The campaign also posted information about business executives involved in hiring minority ethnic staff.
- Watson’s account praised far-right MP Rupert Lowe and claimed to have financially supported his party.
- Watson lives in both the UK and the US and runs a recruitment company called Futura Energy Group.
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