MiscellaneousJapan Journalist Arrested in Russia on Espionage Charges, Faces 20 Years
Russian authorities have arrested Japanese journalist Imai Yuki on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of espionage and gathering defense information for Japan. He faces up to 20 years in prison, and the Japanese government is working to verify the reports.
Al Jazeera English|October 13, 2026