Japan reports two major fraud cases totaling over ¥12 million

Police in Akita City announced that a man in his 60s was defrauded of roughly ¥11.3 million after responding to an online advertisement promising stock‑investment advice. The victim was directed to a LINE account claiming to be a Japanese woman, registered on an investment site and was instructed to transfer cash to withdraw alleged profits.

In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, a 55‑year‑old company employee reported losing ¥1.23 million in a special‑fraud scheme. Local authorities are investigating the case as a typical "special fraud" incident.

Both cases highlight ongoing scams that lure victims through social‑media platforms and instant‑messaging services, resulting in substantial financial losses for individuals.