Key Facts
• On April 3, a 26-year-old man allegedly abducted a 13-year-old girl in Fukuoka.
• The suspect, Atsuki Narita, met the victim through a chat app.
• He reportedly lured her with messages like “It would be nice to stay together.”
• The victim was taken to a lodging facility where the alleged assault occurred.
• The incident was reported on April 22 by the victim.
• Narita was arrested on July 10 on charges of abduction and non-consensual intercourse.
• He denies the charges, claiming he thought the girl was 18 and had parental consent.
Summary
A 26-year-old man, Atsuki Narita, was arrested in Fukuoka for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he met through a chat app. The suspect reportedly used messages to lure the victim, later meeting her on April 3 and taking her to a lodging facility where the alleged assault occurred. The case came to light on April 22 when the victim reported the incident. Narita denies the charges, claiming he believed the girl was 18 and had parental consent. Authorities continue to investigate the case.
