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Ex-FBI Informant Reveals Troubling Mosque Infiltration Tactics

2/14/2026

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Craig Monteilh, a former FBI informant, disclosed his involvement in Operation Flex by infiltrating Southern California mosques under the alias Farouk Aziz.
He admitted to sexual relationships with Muslim women and recording conversations.
The actions traumatized the Muslim community and prompted a restraining order.
Monteilh later regretted his conduct and joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) suit against the FBI, saying the operation targeted Muslims.

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Craig Monteilh, a former FBI informant, disclosed his involvement in Operation Flex by infiltrating Southern California mosques under the alias Farouk Aziz.
He admitted to sexual relationships with Muslim women and recording conversations.
The actions traumatized the Muslim community and prompted a restraining order.
Monteilh later regretted his conduct and joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) suit against the FBI, saying the operation targeted Muslims.