Japanese journalist detained in Moscow on suspicion of espionage

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced the detention of a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island on charges of spying on Russia's defense capabilities. The charges against him carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced the arrest of a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin Islands on charges of spying on Russia's defense capabilities. The charges against him carry up to 20 years in prison.