Case Study
One of the most well-known examples of a honey trap operation in India is the 2004 Abhishek Verma case. Abhishek Verma was a well-known defense consultant who was accused of using his connections to obtain classified defense information and contracts for his clients.
The honey trap in this case involved a woman named Madhuri Gupta, who worked as a second secretary at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Gupta was recruited by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and tasked with gathering information on India's defense capabilities.
Gupta used her position to obtain classified information and passed it on to her ISI handlers. She was eventually caught and arrested by Indian authorities in 2010. During her interrogation, Gupta revealed that she had been recruited by the ISI after being approached by a man who had seduced her and used her romantic relationship to extract information from her.
This case is an example of how honey traps can be used to obtain sensitive information or gain leverage over individuals in high-stakes situations such as national security. It also highlights the risks of such tactics, as they can result in severe legal consequences for both the targets and the perpetrators of the honey trap operation.