Key Facts
• On July 1, 2025, a man sold bank account details via social media.
• Suspect Takahiro Noguchi, 36, from Hadano City, Kanagawa, was arrested.
• Charged with violating the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
• Noguchi admitted to selling accounts using Telegram.
• Evidence links him to Japan’s largest account resale group, arrested October 16, 2025.
• Police are investigating further crimes and additional involvement.
• Aichi Police warn against illegal jobs and risks of aiding criminal groups.
Summary
Takahiro Noguchi, a 36-year-old company employee from Kanagawa, was arrested for selling bank account information to a major account resale group. The incident occurred on July 1, 2025, when Noguchi provided account details obtained through social media. He admitted to using Telegram for these transactions. Police investigations revealed his connection to Japan’s largest account resale group, whose leader was arrested on October 16, 2025. Authorities are probing further crimes and caution against participating in illegal activities, emphasizing the risks of personal data misuse and involvement in criminal operations.
