Japan confirms executive convicted, freed by Myanmar

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1. Hiawatha World Online

   Japan confirms executive convicted, freed by Myanmar ↗ (opens Hiawatha World Online)

   Published Aug 12, 2024

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   A Japanese supermarket executive behind bars in Myanmar since June has been convicted over high rice prices but released, Tokyo confirmed on Tuesday.

2. WHEC Rochester

   Myanmar releases a Japanese executive after he was convicted for selling rice above set prices ↗ (opens WHEC Rochester)

   Published Aug 12, 2024

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   TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese business executive who was detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released after being convicted of violating rice pricing rules, officials said Tuesday.

3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

   Myanmar releases a Japanese executive after he was arrested for selling rice above set prices ↗ (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

   Published Aug 12, 2024

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   Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese business executive who had been detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released. Hiroshi Kasamatsu, a director of the Myanmar supermarket Aeon Orange, was arrested on June 30 for selling rice at prices above official regulations.

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