Former Russian Trade Staffer Accused of Espionage; Allegedly Received Confidential Information From Machinery...
- Posted on January 20, 2026
- By The Japan News
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Former Russian Trade Staffer Accused of Espionage; Allegedly Received Confidential Information From Machinery...

Two men — a former employee of a precision machinery manufacturer and a former staffer of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Japan — were referred to prosecutors Tuesday on suspicion of disclosing trade secrets.