French Ministry Official Accused of Espionage for Algeria

A Bercy employee and an immigration office worker are under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive data on Algerian nationals in France to Algerian intelligence.

A 56-year-old official from the French Ministry of Economy and Finance has been charged with espionage, accused of sharing sensitive information with Algeria.
The suspect allegedly provided personal data on Algerian nationals, including political opponents, to a member of Algeria's intelligence service operating under diplomatic immunity in France.
An employee of the French Office for Immigration and Integration (Ofii) is also implicated, accused of violating professional secrecy by accessing confidential databases at the request of the Bercy official.
Investigators believe the Bercy official was coerced through threats and manipulation by the Algerian agent, who has since returned to Algeria and avoided prosecution due to diplomatic immunity.
The case has heightened tensions between France and Algeria, with ongoing investigations uncovering potential links to threats and violence against Algerian dissidents in France.

Le Journal du Dimanche