Inference Investigation

Claim investigated: The absence of accession numbers in the source data prevents verification of whether Richard Li's reported SEC filings represent distinct transactions or duplicate database entries Entity: Richard Li Original confidence: inferential Result: CONFIRMED → PRIMARY

Assessment

The claim is definitively confirmed by the primary source data, which explicitly states 'Accession number: N/A' for all Richard Li SEC filings. This absence of accession numbers—unique identifiers that distinguish every legitimate SEC filing—creates a fundamental verification gap that prevents confirmation of whether these represent actual distinct transactions or database artifacts.

Reasoning: The primary source data directly confirms the absence of accession numbers across all listed SEC filings for Richard Li. Since accession numbers are mandatory unique identifiers assigned to every legitimate SEC submission, their systematic absence indicates either incomplete data extraction or potential database issues that prevent verification of filing authenticity.

Underreported Angles

• The systematic absence of accession numbers across a decade of alleged SEC filings suggests potential issues with the underlying data source or search methodology, raising questions about the reliability of similar filing records for other entities
• Richard Li's February filing clustering pattern (2014, 2021, 2023) cannot be verified without accession numbers, preventing confirmation of whether these represent coordinated SPAC-related compliance activities or data artifacts
• The November 2024 filing—the most recent activity—lacks verification mechanisms, making it impossible to confirm whether this represents legitimate ongoing securities activity or outdated database entries

Public Records to Check

• SEC EDGAR: Direct search for 'Richard Li' OR 'Li, Richard' in SEC EDGAR full-text search with date filters for 2014-02-13, 2015-04-13, 2021-02-03, 2023-02-14, 2024-11-14 Would provide actual accession numbers and form types to verify the authenticity and nature of reported filings

• SEC EDGAR: Search Bridgetown Holdings filings for Richard Li as signatory or entity officer during 2021-2023 period Would confirm whether Li's SEC activity is channeled through SPAC entities rather than individual filings

• SEC EDGAR: Pacific Century Group SEC filings cross-referenced with Richard Li involvement Would establish whether Li's securities activity occurs through corporate entities, explaining potential gaps in individual attribution

Significance

SIGNIFICANT — This verification gap undermines the evidentiary foundation for claims about Richard Li's US securities activity patterns and their connection to Thiel partnerships. The systematic absence of accession numbers suggests broader data quality issues that could affect analysis of other high-profile individuals' regulatory compliance patterns.