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Rob Gilchrist

2003–2008

Rob Gilchrist infiltrated groups in New Zealand, including environmentalist, animal rights, and anti-war groups. He worked for the police. He attended hundreds of meetings, demonstrations and other events. On several occasions, he accused other activists of being infiltrators. He had romantic and sexual relationships with his targets, including one that lasted four years. He carried out the infiltration under his own name.

He was identified because:

- He asked his activist girlfriend to fix a problem with his computer.
- While trying to fix the computer, his girlfriend discovered that he had been sending suspicious emails containing information about activist groups.

Sources: (en) indymedia.org.uk ; (en) nickyhager.info ; (en) slackbastard.anarchobase.com
Origin
Civilian
Features
4 to 6 years, Romantic or sexual relationship
Country
New Zealand
Last updated
January 15, 2026