World● Elevated6d ago · Nov 2, 2026, 2:30 AM
"Top" of special fraud group arrested; 2.2 billion yen in damages, determined distribution ratio of rewards?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asahi Shimbun · East Asia
The alleged "top" figure of a special fraud group has been arrested, potentially linked to 2.2 billion yen in damages and determining the distribution of illicit rewards. This reports on a significant development in a large-scale fraud investigation.
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