Information about stopping at Belarus Japanese spy AFP and Reuters news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing Belarusian state television.
As indicated, a foreigner working for the intelligence service was allegedly involved in “gathering intelligence information on the social and economic conditions in Belarus and the implementation of China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative.”
In addition, the spy was supposed to collect information about the situation on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. It was also found that this person was supposed to film military infrastructure.
Belarusian television, controlled by the government Alexander Lukashenkoshared information about the spy's capture with the recipients. “A spy from the Land of the Rising Sun has been caught” – the broadcaster said.
As AFP adds, the foreign agent also tried reveal details of Chinese investments in Belarus. What's more, state television broadcast – it claims – the detainee's testimony. – My actions may be dangerous for Belarus – he was supposed to have said. in broken Russian, an alleged spy.
A video recording also appeared, showing the foreigner in handcuffs and surrounded by security forces. “At one point, the Japanese man mentions a 'missile attack on Belarus,'” the agency added. Minsk has not yet commented on this information.