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Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan
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Latest: Japan faces surge in specialized fraud and organized crime
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
Misconduct and dismissals in Japanese police forces
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Japanese police officers dismissed for drunk driving and cannabis use
In August 2026, a 25-year-old sergeant of the Hiroshima Prefectural Police was dismissed following a June incident in which he drove a private car on a toll road in Onomichi while intoxicated. His breath test indicated a
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