Key Facts
• A 42-year-old man, originally from Mitaka City, Tokyo, was re-arrested.
• He is on trial for defrauding $4.9 million using a post-payment service.
• The man and six others used the service to buy and resell 500 smartphones.
• Arrests and charges occurred between November 2024 and March 2025.
• Released on bail on April 15, 2025, with strict residence conditions.
• Violated bail terms by leaving his designated address for up to 19 days.
• Arrested on July 27, 2025, in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Charged with violating Japan’s Criminal Procedure Code (restricted residence).
• This is the first such arrest in Nagasaki Prefecture.
• The suspect has reserved his statement, saying he will consult his lawyer.
Summary
A 42-year-old man, on trial for defrauding $4.9 million through a post-payment service, was re-arrested for violating bail conditions. The suspect, part of a seven-member group, used fraudulent accounts to purchase and resell 500 smartphones. Released on bail in April 2025, he was required to remain at a designated Tokyo address but left for up to 19 days without judicial approval. Authorities apprehended him in Atami City, marking the first such arrest in Nagasaki Prefecture. The man has withheld his statement, pending legal consultation.
