The FBI has used these corrupt practices on their enemies for decades.
SS FBI
A retired agent told me the felony of lying to an agent is derived from the crime of lying on a federal document or application. Like lying on a social security application. He said years ago the Bureau realized how they could use it to go after people they did not have real evidence against. It is much more effective than the impeding investigation misdameanors local LEOs use.
The FBI has used these corrupt practices on their enemies for decades.
Since the 1960’s!.