Yakuza Leader Charged in Nuclear Trafficking Scheme

Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly trafficked nuclear materials to Iran, posing significant international security risks.

Takeshi Ebisawa, identified as a Yakuza boss, is charged with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar, intending for Iran to use them for weapons.
Ebisawa and co-conspirators allegedly sold uranium and plutonium since 2020, exchanging them for military-grade weapons.
Samples of the trafficked nuclear material were shown to a DEA undercover agent in Thailand, leading to their seizure and confirmation of their dangerous nature.
Ebisawa faces multiple charges, including international trafficking of nuclear materials and conspiracy to possess firearms.
The case highlights the intersection of organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and international security concerns.