Real-Life 'Suits': DOJ Probe into Deel Rippling Corporate Spy Allegations

The cutthroat world of Silicon Valley has taken a dark, cinematic turn. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into HR and payroll unicorn Deel over allegations of hiring a corporate spy to infiltrate its primary rival, Rippling.

Inside the Deel Rippling Corporate Spy DOJ Investigation

According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, the saga began when Rippling caught an employee red-handed in a sting operation. The individual confessed in an Irish court to being a paid informant for Deel, handing over sensitive sales leads and product roadmaps.

The 56-Second Money Trail

Court documents reveal a startlingly fast financial transaction. Funds were transferred from Deel to an account held by the COO’s wife, and just 56 seconds later, the exact same amount was moved to the confessed spy's account. Deel has denied any awareness of the investigation, labeling the claims a smear campaign.