Russian security service arrests Japanese reporter on spying allegations
Russian authorities arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on espionage charges on Oct. 13, according to court records. The FSB said he worked for the Hokkaido Shimbun and was detained in Russia's Far East near islands claimed by both Russia and Japan before being taken to Moscow. The security service alleges he collected information about Russian mobilization and volunteers for Japanese intelligence, while press freedom groups say Russia frequently detains journalists.
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