Man Accused of Trafficking Nuclear Materials and Weapons to Myanmar Insurgent Group, Japan

A Japanese man accused of trafficking nuclear material from Myanmar, allegedly orchestrating a complex scheme involving illegal narcotics, weapons trade, and weapons-grade uranium. Takeshi Ebisawa, along with his associates, faces charges related to international drug and weapons trafficking crimes. The indictment outlines a series of communications detailing Ebisawa’s attempts to sell significant quantities of nuclear materials, including uranium, thorium, and plutonium to undercover agents posing as potential buyers. The transactions involved discussions of supplying weapons like surface-to-air missiles and AK-47 assault rifles to an ethnic insurgent group in Myanmar. Law enforcement investigations ultimately led to the discovery of detectable quantities of uranium, thorium, and plutonium in Bangkok, raising concerns about the potential use of such materials in nuclear weapons. The accused denies the charges and is awaiting legal proceedings in federal court, vehemently disputing claims of being a leader in organized crime.