</s>SAC, WTO March 10, 1970 Director, FBI (62-587) KENSAIT BENVICT 2-27-70 captioned "Cheorgie Burdugan, 18 - ROJ: 00: New York." WFO should immediately interview Burdogan and determine coopiate facts relative to the allegation made by George F. J. Bolins. Your attention is directed to the fact that dabassender Bargent Shriver was not appointed Ambassador to Paris until well after Robert F. Kennedy's assesimination. Expedite. 2- New York (44-1640) 2 - Los Angeles (36-156) (Bras.) 11/1/1-738 SEPT-FID - INCEVED. SERIALIZED - INEDED. MIR 1 1970 FRI-NEW YORK 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document details FBI investigations from March to June 1970 regarding George Buzdugan, a Romanian national linked to allegations of knowledge about Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. The Bureau sought to locate Buzdugan, who was reportedly in contact with George F.A. Boian, a source alleging he received a $10,000 check from an unknown party connected to RFK’s assassination. FBI efforts included reviewing INS records, Port Authority Police reports, and visa files, which confirmed Buzdugan’s 1956 immigrant visa (number 38776) and arrival in the U.S. on March 9, 1957. His wife, Marguerite Marsgrète Buzdogan, was listed as residing at 62 West Webster, Chicago, Illinois, in October 1961. The FBI requested information from Senator Edward Kennedy’s office and coordinated with New York and Chicago field offices to resolve discrepancies in Buzdugan’s records. A Port Authority Police Captain confirmed no theft reports under his name. The case was closed as “closed status” by June 1970 due to lack of further information.  

Separate sections mention FBI investigations into Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the convicted assassin of RFK, including his planned travel to Jordan and Beirut in September 1970 for meetings with Arab guerrilla groups. A 1973 report notes an anonymous tip about a man discussing RFK’s assassination at a bar on 2nd Avenue (Louis Bar), but no criminal activity was found. The document also includes FBI interviews with Buzdugan, who claimed financial ties to RFK and alleged receipt of a $10,000 check before his assassination, though he denied direct involvement in the plot.  

Key People:  
- **George Buzdugan**: Subject of investigation; immigrant visa number 38776 (entered U.S. March 9, 1957); alleged financial disputes in Chicago (1961).  
- **George F.A. Boian**: Provided information about Buzdugan’s alleged $10,000 check tied to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Convicted assassin of RFK; planned travel to Jordan and Beirut in September 1970.  
- **Michael McCouan**: Attorney for Sirhan and others.  
- **Luke Mckissack**: Attorney for Sirhan and Black Panther Party.  
- **Mrs. Rosalie Bernice Werer**: Creditor of Buzdugan; provided financial details about his movements in Chicago.  
- **Senator Edward Kennedy**: FBI requested information from his office regarding Buzdugan.  
- **Joseph W. Caron**: Port Authority Police Captain who confirmed no theft reports under Buzdugan’s name.  

Key Locations:  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Buzdugan’s residence (1957–1961); INS Office (219 South Dearborn Street).  
- **New York City**: FBI New York Office; Louis Bar on 2nd Avenue and 13th Street.  
- **Winnenden, Germany**: Buzdugan’s former residence listed as his last permanent address in 1956.  
- **Jordan, Beirut, Lebanon**: Sirhan’s planned travel destinations for guerrilla meetings (September 1970).  
- **Budapest, Romania**: Buzdugan’s alleged political ties.  

Key Events:  
- FBI requested interviews with Buzdugan and Boian to investigate RFK assassination ties.  
- INS confirmed Buzdugan’s immigrant visa and arrival in the U.S. (March 9, 1957).  
- Port Authority Police checked for theft reports linked to Buzdugan but found none.  
- FBI closed case as “closed status” by June 1970 due to lack of further information.  
- Sirhan’s planned travel to Jordan and Beirut for guerrilla meetings (September 1970).  
- FBI investigation into anonymous tip about RFK assassination discussion at Louis Bar (June 15, 1973); no criminal activity found.  
- FBI interviews with Buzdugan regarding alleged financial ties to RFK and European conspiracies.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Conducted investigations into Buzdugan, Sirhan, and unrelated incidents.  
- **INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service)**: Provided visa and immigration records for Buzdugan.  
- **Port Authority Police**: Checked theft reports related to Buzdugan’s activities.  
- **Jewish Defense League**: Mentioned in context of threatening letters received by Judy Light.  
- **Arab guerrilla groups**: Sirhan’s planned meetings with groups in Jordan and Lebanon.

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