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Lawyer Among Two Arrested for Unfreezing Fraud Accounts
Lawyer Arrested for Illegal Transfer of Fraud Proceeds
In Japan, lawyer Yasuaki Takada (47) and another individual were arrested on suspicion of illegally transferring approximately 580,000 yen from frozen accounts containing proceeds from special fraud into their own accounts. The alleged crime took place in 2023. It is reported that they forged invoices from fictitious companies and submitted them to credit unions to unfreeze the accounts.
Investigation into Widespread Fraud Organization Underway
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Takada and his associates are suspected of unfreezing over 34 accounts and illegally obtaining about 16 million yen since 2020. More than 90 people have been arrested so far in connection with this fraud group, with an estimated 10,000 victims nationwide and total damages amounting to approximately 5.3 billion yen. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently conducting a detailed investigation to uncover the full extent of the organization.
*Source: YouTube: ANNnewsCH (2026-03-24)*
