Key Facts
• August 3, 2025: A police officer was arrested in Aichi Prefecture.
• Suspect: Yuichi Nomura, 44, assistant chief of Gifu Prefectural Police.
• Incident occurred at 3:15 PM in a shopping mall in Ichinomiya City.
• Nomura allegedly used a smartphone in a bag to film under a 26-year-old woman’s skirt.
• A male customer noticed a hole in Nomura’s bag and confronted him.
• Nomura attempted to flee but was subdued and reported to the police.
• Smartphone was in video recording mode but no footage was captured.
• Nomura admitted to the charges, stating, “No mistake.”
• Gifu Police Chief Inspector Shingo Jitsuki apologized for the incident.
• Investigation ongoing; authorities promise strict measures based on findings.
Summary
On August 3, 2025, Yuichi Nomura, a 44-year-old assistant chief of the Gifu Prefectural Police, was arrested in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, for attempting to film under a woman’s skirt using a smartphone concealed in a bag. The incident occurred in a shopping mall at 3:15 PM. A male customer noticed a hole in Nomura’s bag, confronted him, and detained him after he tried to flee. Although the smartphone was in video recording mode, no footage was captured. Nomura admitted to the charges. Gifu Police Chief Inspector Shingo Jitsuki expressed regret and apologized to the public, promising a thorough investigation and strict action. The case highlights concerns about misconduct among law enforcement officials.
