Key Facts
• Two individuals, including a 16-year-old, arrested for shoplifting Expo goods.
• Incident occurred at the official store of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in June 2025.
• Police seized Expo-themed train models and other related items from the suspect’s home.
• Stolen goods included items sold at high prices on online marketplaces.
• Authorities suspect repeated thefts for resale purposes.
• Previous arrests in June involved two university students stealing Expo mascot plush toys.
• One student admitted to stealing limited-edition items for resale profits.
Summary
Osaka police arrested a 16-year-old and another individual for shoplifting Expo-related goods from the official store at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in June 2025. Investigators found Expo-themed train models and other items at the suspect’s home, some of which are highly valued on online marketplaces. Authorities suspect the thefts were motivated by resale profits. This follows a similar case in June where two university students were arrested for stealing Expo mascot plush toys, with one admitting to targeting limited-edition items for resale. Police continue to investigate potential connections to online sales.
