Key Facts
• July 27, 2025, early morning: Incident occurred in Susukino, Sapporo.
• Suspect: 31-year-old Mongolian man, Chuluunbat Turbat, living in Atsubetsu Ward.
• Victim: Woman in her 20s, crouching outside a restaurant building.
• Suspect allegedly lifted the woman and attempted to take her inside the building.
• Woman resisted on the stairs, preventing any indecent act.
• Witness: A friend of the victim called the police, leading to the investigation.
• Evidence: Surveillance footage and interviews identified the suspect.
• Arrest: Police detained the suspect on August 12, 2025.
• Suspect’s claim: Denied allegations, stating he only intended to assist the woman.
• No prior acquaintance between the suspect and the victim.
• Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Summary
A 31-year-old Mongolian man, Chuluunbat Turbat, was arrested on August 12, 2025, for allegedly attempting to abduct a woman in her 20s in Susukino, Sapporo, on July 27. The suspect reportedly approached the woman, who was crouching outside a restaurant building, lifted her, and tried to take her inside. The woman resisted on the stairs, preventing any indecent act. A friend of the victim witnessed the incident and alerted the police. Investigators used surveillance footage and interviews to identify the suspect. Turbat denied the allegations, claiming he only intended to help the woman. Police confirmed there was no prior relationship between the two and are continuing their investigation.
