Ex-Russian Spy Exposes Honey Traps in Explosive Autobiography

Collected information on nuclear warhead development plans in the U.S.

Amidst a public scandal involving an affair with a gravure idol, which led to a three-month suspension from his post, Yuichiro Tamaki (55), leader of the Democratic Party for the People, had once made this remark:

“I’m often asked if honey traps exist, and yes, they do. I’ve experienced one myself.”

He described an incident when, after drinking in a foreign country, two women suddenly entered the elevator with him at his hotel. He managed to escape when the doors opened, avoiding trouble. However, considering that he was later exposed in a weekly magazine for having an affair, the story hardly seems like a laughing matter.

In the world of intelligence, a vivid portrayal of “honey traps” has become a global topic. The autobiography of former Russian beautyspy Anna Chapman, who was arrested in the U.S. in 2010 after conducting espionage and was forcibly sent back to Russia, has garnered attention worldwide. The book, titled Bondiana: With Love to Russia, describes in detail how she used sex appeal to lure men into honey traps.

According to the U.S. site Radar Online, Chapman entered the U.S. in February 2010 as a spy to collect information on America’s nuclear warhead development program. She posed as a successful CEO of a real estate company while carrying out her intelligence activities.

In June of the same year, she was arrested by an FBI undercover agent, along with nine other spies, in a dramatic operation that was sensationally covered in the media. Later, she was forcibly sent back to Russia, where she became a popular figure, appearing as a television host and more.

Now 42, Chapman’s espionage career began when she was recruited by a Moscow-based spy named “Kirill” after her divorce from her husband Alex in 2006. He reportedly took notice of her ability to build connections with men, leading to her recruitment.

 

I got lost and took off my pants.

Chapman, in her autobiography, writes, “I knew the kind of impact I had on men.”

She shares a personal story:

“God generously gave me a slim waist, a full chest, and red hair. All I needed to do was emphasize it. With simple yet sexy clothing, light makeup, and an effortless attitude, I made it work. I never wore jewelry because I didn’t feel the need for it.”

“I never sought anyone’s approval. I was simply being myself, and it worked like magic. British aristocrats and Arab billionaires kissed my hand and promised me a bright future.”

At one point, Chapman writes that she secured a job at an investment company by playing strip poker. She describes her performance as follows:

“I got lost and took off my pants. The men were thrilled.”

The image of the men, unaware that she was a Russian spy, eagerly helping her with work comes to mind, but this is no laughing matter. The kind of honey traps that skillfully manipulate men could be lurking closer to home than we realize.

Chapman’s confessions provide real, practical advice on how to avoid falling victim to honey traps. This might be a must-read for not only Tamaki but also for Japanese politicians.