Mark is an RCMP officer who frequents online chat rooms posing as a 12-year-old girl in order to attract online predators. Which of the following might be a possible defence for someone who tries to seduce Mark's online alter-ego?

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Entrapment occurs when law enforcement officials induce a person to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. In this scenario, if the individual argues that they were only engaging in illegal activity due to the undercover officer's (posing as a 12-year-old girl) persuasion or inducement, they might claim entrapment as a defense.

Mark Is an RCMP Officer Who Frequents Online Chat Rooms