Key Facts
• On August 3, Osaka police arrested two officers for alleged assault during a home search.
• The suspects, aged 51 and 32, belong to the Osaka Prefectural Police’s 4th Investigation Division.
• Incident occurred on July 15 in an office building in Osaka’s Nishi Ward.
• A 20-year-old man was allegedly struck in the face and abdomen during the search.
• Over 20 officers were present during the alleged assault.
• Two additional men reported being assaulted by police during the same search.
• The officers were investigating a case involving illegal recruitment for sex work.
• One officer denied the charges, claiming no intent to strike; the other admitted to the allegations.
• The victims were initially arrested for labor law violations but released on August 1.
• Osaka police are investigating the involvement of other officers in the incident.
Summary
Two Osaka police officers were arrested for allegedly assaulting a man during a home search in July. The incident, which occurred in an office building, involved over 20 officers. The suspects, aged 51 and 32, are part of the 4th Investigation Division, which handles organized crime cases. The officers were investigating illegal recruitment for sex work when the alleged assault took place. The victim, a 20-year-old man, reported being struck in the face and abdomen. Two other men also claimed to have been assaulted during the search. One officer denied the charges, while the other admitted to them. The victims were initially arrested for labor law violations but later released. Osaka police are now investigating the involvement of other officers. The police department expressed regret over the incident and pledged strict action based on the investigation’s findings.
