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Fukuoka Prefectural Police
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Criminal arrests in Japan for fraud and theft
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Police arrest suspect in Fukuoka SNS investment fraud case
Japanese authorities have conducted several arrests related to large-scale fraud and theft operations. In Osaka, a woman was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of involvement in a specialized fraud scheme involving the
Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan
38 clusters · 40 sources · last updated
Latest: Fraudulent scams target elderly women in Japan
By late 2026, Japanese authorities reported a significant escalation in specialized fraud. National Police Agency statistics through July 2026 show total damages reached 210.8 billion yen, an increase of 63.2 billion yen
Criminal activity and arrests in Japan
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan crime reports: various arrests for theft and sexual offenses
Recent reports from Japan detail various criminal incidents involving theft, embezzlement, and sexual offenses. In early October, arrests were made for shoplifting incidents, including a man in Kochi suspected of steali
Violent crime and fraud incidents in Japan
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Robbery and assault incidents reported in Osaka and Okinawa
Recent reports from Japan indicate a series of violent robberies and fraud incidents across several prefectures. In Fukuoka, police arrested three individuals following a violent robbery at a Vietnamese grocery store wh
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