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A Russian national was arrested in western Japan on Wednesday on suspicion of illegally exporting to Russia personal watercraft, which are subject to trade restrictions due to their potential military use, investigative sources said. The arrest of Andrey Sova, CEO of Osaka-based logistics company Astrade Co., is the first arrest made for alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act since Japan placed Russia under sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine. The police quoted the 38-year-old as saying he would consult with his lawyer before speaking. According to the sources, Sova…

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