Infiltrators Database

Searchable database of cases of long-term infiltrators who have targeted groups engaged in subversive activities in the 21st century. The goal is to help anarchists and other rebels understand how infiltrators operate.

Country - France: (2)

Mohamed El Berkal infiltrated anti-racist, anti-fascist, and anarchist groups in France. He also attended an event in Germany. He was recruited as an infiltrator by the police after he was arrested and threatened with prison time if he didn't become one. He attended meetings and participated in actions. He took pictures of faces, meetings, and living and organizational spaces.

Origin
Civilian
Features
3 years or less, International
Country
France
Last updated
January 15, 2026

“Dan” infiltrated groups in France, including groups participating in the grassroots “yellow vests” protests and groups organizing against the 2019 G7 Biarritz summit. She attended meetings and helped organize demonstrations and other events.

She was identified because:

  • During a meeting, activists noticed that she was discreetly taking pictures with her phone.
  • Activists then seized the phone and found that she had taken many pictures of meetings, demonstrations, and actions, and was sending information about activists to a supervisor.
Origin
Unknown
Feature
3 years or less
Country
France
Last updated
January 15, 2026