# Russia has arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on suspicion of spying on the country’s military capabilities. The Hokkaido Shimbun reporter was detained on Sakhalin Island and taken to Moscow. Russian state television shows him in a metal cage during a court appearance. Russian news agency Interfax reports Imai will remain in custody until 12 December, pending trial. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Japan is seeking information from Russian authorities and has called for fair treatment.
Japanese journalist held in Russia on spying charges