</s>104-1045-10071 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 (When Pilled In) SECRET IP CONTROL NO. (Filled in by IP/CFS) DOCUMENT SERVICE REQUEST HOLMES RUSSELL 8 HM-788 C/EXO 204921 EXIT. 1253 TUBE C75 DATE OF REQUEST 15 SEP 1977 FR EXIT, 1253 TUBE C75 BRANCH ROOM NO. PHONE NO. SECRET E2 IMPDET. CL BY 041008 TO: DATE INITIALS INSTRUCTIONS 1 IP/C/FS DATE INITIITALS 1 D-6 I Use this form to request files and/or documents I use IP/FCS. (Not to leave or Form 2 I use this form as request files or files and /or documents 3 I use I/FCFS. (not to leave and leave or form 2 I like I/PCFS. Not to use it as station in "PROM" REQUESTER 3 I like this type number and has not been issued. I/PCFs I indicate type of card: DT-6 3 I like it used label that has not be issued. 4 I indicate source of reference: 5 4 Document reference from IP/F/M/F. Document reference (from IP/MF. SUBJECT (must be furnished) DIMITROV, Dimitur Adamov Document reference fron source other Man 1/PMI. DUMITROV, dimitur ADAMOV DOCUMET REFERENCE FROM I/FMI. DOCUMEST DIMMITROV. Dimitr ADAMov DATE DISPOSITION OF REQUEST. HQ FILE NUMBER AND NUMBER DOCUMERT RESOL ATHE 3200 (IN-466722) 25.10.50 <loc_340><loc_495>ATHE 4821(IN-30224) 22.3.51 <loc_340><loc_524>ATHE2.5.50 ATHE<loc_340><loc_540>ATHE 4821 (IN 30224)

Summary  
The documents detail the activities of Dimitrov (Dimitur Adamov/Diko), a Bulgarian anti-communist operative with extensive ties to U.S. and French intelligence agencies during the Cold War. His involvement spanned from underground operations in Bulgaria (1943–1946) to covert assignments in Greece and Panama, where he was detained for alleged espionage activities. Dimitrov’s career included interactions with CIA projects like QSTAIR, financial dealings with French agents, and disputes over operational control within his network. He faced multiple arrests, including a 1946 detention by Bulgarian authorities, escape to Greece in 1947, and eventual relocation to Panama (1951–1954). His activities were monitored by U.S. intelligence due to concerns about financial misconduct, potential betrayal of colleagues, and erratic behavior. The documents also reference his later attempts to resettle in the U.S., where he continued to seek political support for anti-communist causes.  

Key People  
- Dimitrov (Dimitur Adamov/Diko) – Bulgarian anti-communist operative, alleged spy, and CIA asset involved in covert operations in Bulgaria, Greece, and Panama.  
- Frank G. Wisner – CIA official who approved Dimitrov’s operational clearance.  
- W. G. Wyman – CIA officer reporting on Dimitrov’s activities.  
- FLORIMOND – French intelligence contact associated with Dimitrov.  
- PIRAY – French military attache linked to Dimitrov’s dealings.  
- Nikola Petkov – Bulgarian political figure allegedly connected to Dimitrov’s arrest and trial.  
- Lyle O. Kelly – U.S. intelligence operative accused of espionage, financial misconduct, and ties to French intelligence.  
- Richard Nixon – U.S. Vice President referenced in Dimitrov’s correspondence.  
- Hamilton Fish – Founder of the Anti-Communist International, associated with Dimitriov/Dimitrioff.  

Key Locations  
- Bulgaria (Sofia, Varna, Macedonia/Yugoslavia) – Site of Dimitrov’s underground activities and initial CIA operations.  
- Greece (Athens, IRO camps, Syros) – Center for Dimitrov’s anti-communist work and Kelly’s detention.  
- Panama – Location of Dimitrov’s detention facility (1951–1954).  
- United States (Washington, D.C., New York City) – Sites of CIA monitoring, resettlement discussions, and political outreach efforts.  

Key Events  
- Dimitrov’s underground activities in Bulgaria (1943–1946), including anti-Fascist and anti-communist operations.  
- His 1946 arrest by Bulgarian authorities, alleged use as a witness against Nikola Petkov, and escape to Greece in 1947.  
- Involvement with CIA’s QSTAIR project (psychological warfare against the USSR) and financial dealings with French agents.  
- Detention in Panama (1951–1954) following a failed infiltration operation.  
- Lyle Kelly’s arrest in Greece (1951) for suspected espionage, subsequent detention in Panama, and resettlement discussions in Germany and the U.S.  
- Dimitrov’s 1958 correspondence with U.S. officials, including the Vice President’s office, regarding anti-communist efforts.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Involved in Dimitrov’s recruitment, monitoring, and eventual dismissal due to security risks.  
- Bulgarian Agrarian Party – Political group associated with Dimitrov’s early activities and later accused of leftist infiltration.  
- French intelligence services: Engaged in covert dealings with Dimitrov and Kelly, including financial transactions and operational support.  
- U.S. Information Agency: Involved in cultural diplomacy efforts with the USSR, referenced in Dimitrov’s correspondence.  
- International Refugee Organization (IRO): Linked to Kelly’s refugee status and early activities in Greece.  
- Bulgarian Militia: Used Kelly as an agent during 1950–1951 operations.

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