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Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan

18 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

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

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Japan and Taiwan combat rising SNS and crypto fraud

20 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan police warn of rising social media romance and investment scams

Japanese authorities continue to face a surge in sophisticated fraud, with recent reports highlighting a significant rise in SNS-based romance and impersonation schemes. In Ishikawa Prefecture, SNS-type romance fraud cas

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Severe weather and infrastructure disruptions in Japan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Mount Fuji access routes closed following landslides and heavy rain

Severe weather and heavy rainfall across Japan have caused significant infrastructure disruptions and safety hazards. Initially, highway closures were reported on the Hokuriku Expressway following a multi-vehicle acciden

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