Belarus detained Japanese national Masatoshi Nakanishi, accused of espionage, on July 9.

Belarus has detained a Japanese national, identified as Masatoshi Nakanishi, accused of spying on military sites and border areas. He was reportedly gathering intelligence on social conditions, China's Belt and Road Initiative, and the Belarus-Ukraine border. This marks the first case of a Japanese individual implicated in espionage in Belarus. The arrest occurred on July 9, with Japan's embassy confirming his detention for local law violations.

September 04, 2024
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