Key Facts
• Nov 20, 2024: Officer (53) and monk allegedly committed indecent acts with a high school girl.
• Sep 11, 2025: Officer dismissed for non-consensual sexual misconduct; trial ongoing.
• Officer admitted regret; disciplinary action based on confirmed facts.
• Jan 10, 2024 – Apr 28, 2025: Sergeant gambled 396 times on illegal online casinos.
• Approx. ¥5.3 million spent; 94 payments made during work hours.
• Sep 11, 2025: Sergeant suspended for 3 months, resigned same day.
• Police chief emphasized restoring public trust and stricter guidance for staff.
Summary
Aomori Prefectural Police dismissed a 53-year-old officer on September 11, 2025, for non-consensual sexual misconduct involving a high school girl in November 2024. The officer, currently on trial, expressed remorse. Separately, a 30-year-old sergeant was suspended for three months for gambling 396 times on illegal online casinos between January 2024 and April 2025, spending approximately ¥5.3 million. The sergeant also neglected duties by making 94 payments during work hours and resigned on September 11, 2025. Police leadership pledged to restore public trust and enforce stricter staff guidance.
