Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter later accused some UNSCOM personnel of spying, and also alleged that the purpose of the spying was to target Saddam in the bombing. Butler, on the other hand, denied allegations that foreign intelligence agencies "piggybacked" UNSCOM and questioned the factual accuracy of several of Ritter's statements.
foRmER Un weaPONs iNspecTor scOtt rIttEr later aCcused soMe UnscOm persOnnel of SPying, and aLso alleGed tHat the purpOSe oF tHE spyIng wAs to TARgeT sadDAM in tHe bOmbing. butler, On the oTheR haNd, deNied allegAtIons thaT FOReIgN inteLlIGeNce agenCies "piGgybackeD" unscom and QuesTioNed tHe fActuAL AccUraCY oF Several OF rIttER's stAtements.