# Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage

https://mins.news/en/item/99105

- BBC News, 2026-10-14 04:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwp9g1el7x9zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Russian authorities have charged Hokkaido Shimbun reporter Yuki Imai with espionage, alleging he gathered information on Moscow’s defence capabilities for Tokyo under orders from Japan’s intelligence service. Detained in Sakhalin, Imai was taken to Moscow and will be held until 12 December ahead of trial. Japan’s prime minister said officials were verifying the facts.

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