honeytrap

/ ˈhʌnɪˌtræp /

noun

informal, a scheme in which a victim is lured into a compromising sexual situation to provide an opportunity for blackmail

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A former Labour councillor has been charged with blackmail and communications offences, in connection with the Westminster "honeytrap" scandal.

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The Metropolitan Police have passed details of their investigation into the Westminster "honeytrap" to prosecutors for a decision, the BBC understands.

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Roussev and Mr Marsalek also discussed deploying Ms Gaberova as a "honeytrap" on Mr Grozev, after she added him as a friend on Facebook, jurors were told.

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Ms Morgan said they clearly considered that Ms Gaberova would be capable of pulling off a "honeytrap operation" without being so weak as to fall in love with Mr Grozev.

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The Metropolitan Police is expected to refer itself to the Information Commissioner after accidentally sending an email which named alleged victims of the Westminster “honeytrap” scandal.

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