The Spy Who The Spy Who Inspired 007 | Warning Signs | 2
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Feb 27, 2024 A double agent, Duško Popov, navigates high-stakes espionage in America, facing FBI suspicions and Axis traps. From casino tricks to a Buick scheme, Popov's covert missions are filled with tension, betrayal, and determination as he outsmarts enemies and confronts setbacks.
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Casino Esteril
- Duszko Popov, a double agent, went to a casino with $38,000 from German intelligence.
- He made a large bet to intimidate an arrogant gambler and impress Ian Fleming.
New York Arrival
- Popov arrived in New York and indulged in the city, buying a Buick.
- Back in his hotel room, Popov discovered his room had been searched, highlighting the ever-present surveillance.
Microdots and Pearl Harbor
- Popov met with the FBI and revealed microdot technology hidden in punctuation marks.
- The microdots contained information about Pearl Harbor, but the FBI was skeptical.