The Japanese Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the national security agency responsible for protecting the nation from threats both foreign and domestic. Established in 1877 as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms, its original purpose was to investigate cases related to political corruption and espionage activities. Today, it investigates crimes such as terrorism, organized crime groups, money laundering schemes, cybercrimes and more. The head of Japan's FBI is known as the Director-General who reports directly to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Recent high profile cases include an investigation into North Korean spies, a case involving international drug traffickers and an investigation into illegal arms trading between Russia & China.