This wasn't a simple loss — it was a targeted theft. No other Japanese visitors lost phones during that period, yet an employee carrying sensitive nuclear security data just happened to misplace his device in China? The timing and circumstances point to a well-organized operation designed to steal valuable information about Japan's nuclear facilities.
The phone was lost during a routine security check at Shanghai airport when the employee removed luggage for screening. Airport authorities were immediately contacted, no evidence of misuse has emerged, and the incident represents a procedural lapse rather than espionage. Strengthening travel protocols will prevent similar accidents.
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