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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
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
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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Japan police arrest men for fraud and embezzlement
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