Iga City dismisses two employees over theft and embezzlement

Iga City in Mie Prefecture has announced the disciplinary dismissal of two municipal employees following incidents of theft and embezzlement.

A 48-year-old male supervisor from a community general support center was dismissed after being convicted of stealing 17 instant cameras from a shopping center in Nabari City. The city noted the crime was planned, as the individual transported the stolen goods to his vehicle before returning to the store to commit further theft. He also reportedly resold the items online.

A 50-year-old male chief from Ueno General Municipal Hospital was dismissed for embezzling approximately 1.79 million yen in medical examination fees from various organizations between October 2020 and June 2025. The individual has admitted to the theft and has begun a repayment plan to settle the remaining debt.

In response to these incidents, the city also issued various disciplinary measures to several supervisors and department heads for oversight failures.