Hiroki Kitazumi, a Japanese journalist detained by the military in Myanmar, has confirmed that the local Japanese embassy has confirmed that he was charged with disseminating false information on the 3rd.
It is expected that a trial will be held in the future, and there are concerns that the detention will be further prolonged.
Hiroki Kitazumi, who is based in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, was taken from his home by security forces on the 18th of last month and detained in a prison in Yangon.
According to the local Japanese embassy, Mr. Kitazumi was indicted on the 3rd for causing anxiety to the citizens and disseminating false information.
It is expected that a trial will be held in the future, and there are concerns that the detention will be further prolonged.
The Japanese embassy will support Mr. Kitazumi for the trial and will continue to demand the military to release it as soon as possible, saying that the detention is unjustified.
The authorities have told the Japanese embassy that there is no problem with Mr. Kitazumi's health, but he has not been able to meet him in person.
Mr. Kitazumi interviewed the citizens protesting the coup d'etat, posted articles and videos on SNS, and contributed to the Japanese media to disseminate local information.