On July 12, 2024, Admiral Ryo Sakai, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Navy, was dismissed and transferred to the reserve. The reason was numerous scandals associated with his activities, including work with people who did not have appropriate clearance to secret information. Admiral Sakai will leave his post on July 19, 2024 after the transfer of affairs and position is completed.

In addition, the Japanese Ministry of Defense also prosecuted 218 military personnel as part of a large investigation into incidents that violated security and privacy requirements. These measures have been taken to restore confidence and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations.

Against the backdrop of what was happening, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara issued a statement in which he expressed deep regret about what happened. He announced his decision to voluntarily give up a month's salary as a sign of responsibility for the incidents.

"These incidents are a betrayal of the public trust and should never have happened. I deeply regret it." - Kihara stated.

Scandals related to the leakage of classified information have become a serious blow to the reputation of the Japanese Navy. The reason for making the final decision was the recent incident with the invasion of the territorial waters of the People's Republic of China by a Japanese ship, which Avia.pro journalists previously reported.