Scott Payne on Infiltrating Nazis, Cartels & Biker Gangs as an Undercover FBI Agent

One of the FBI’s most prolific undercover agents, Scott Payne, discussed his journey from Greenville, South Carolina, to infiltrating various dangerous groups. He detailed his early life before his transition to law enforcement. Payne shared his experiences with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, where he posed as a site survey specialist and high-ranking member of an international theft ring. He recounted a pivotal moment when he was strip-searched at gunpoint but managed to avoid detection of his recording equipment. Payne also discussed Operation Poetic Justice, targeting public corruption in Knoxville, Tennessee. He talked about his undercover experiences infiltrating cartels and white supremacist groups. Payne detailed his role in a public corruption case resulting in 51-52 arrests and his work on opioid cases. He also discussed his transition to domestic terrorism investigations. Payne highlighted the challenges of prosecuting domestic terrorism due to the lack of a federal statute and shared his thoughts on the broader implications of his work.