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A French investigation reveals a spying case in France on behalf of Algeria.
Today, Thursday, the French investigative program Complément d’enquête will air a new episode titled “Rumeurs et coups tordus : la guerre secrète France‑Algérie” on France 2 at 23:00, shedding light on an unprecedented spying case within France.
The episode focuses on an employee from the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, known in the media as the “Périscope spy.” Investigation findings indicate that he leaked sensitive information about Algerian dissidents living in France to the Algerian intelligence service. The leaked information includes personal data, addresses, and administrative events related to these individuals.
The documentary showcases how the spying operation continued for nearly two years and how the employee was recruited during a visit to the Algerian consulate in Créteil, allegedly under pressure and threats from an Algerian agent. The accused faces charges of collaborating with a foreign power and misusing confidential information in the French courts, while the Algerian fugitive responsible for his recruitment has fled to Algeria.
The report includes archival footage, official documents, and interviews with security and diplomacy experts to clarify recruitment methods, information transfer techniques, and the impact of espionage on individuals and the state.
The episode will also highlight the significant debate in France regarding the protection of confidential information within government departments and the security of political dissidents residing in the country. It will raise questions about the state’s ability to combat foreign espionage and its effect on diplomatic relations.
