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Spies and Sex: A History of Honeytraps

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CHAPTER

The Dark World of Honey Traps in Espionage

This chapter explores the dangerous world of honey traps in espionage, including real-life cases where individuals fell victim to carefully orchestrated traps by foreign intelligence agencies. From a CIA officer in Moscow unknowingly being caught in a honey trap by the KGB to Russian agent Maria Butina strategically building relationships with influential Americans, the risks and tactics of honey traps are dissected. The conversation also delves into modern methods of conducting honey traps remotely, emphasizing the importance of educating individuals in intelligence services to recognize and avoid falling prey to such manipulative tactics.

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