This is something that would have sounded like a conspiracy theory if not reported in a mainstream publication. Amazing what just a little corporate cachet can do for a story.
The typical conspiracy theorist goes from "wow those f* commies" when such story appears, to "false flag" when it gets to big news. It has some logic, considering last 100 years.
Personally, I just entertain my self, as I don't have the skin in the game and I am not paid to give opinions.