Key Facts
• On April 9, 2026, a resident in the Okhotsk General Subprefectural Bureau area received a call.
• Caller impersonated a local government official claiming a medical expense refund.
• Victim was instructed to call a specified number to reach a financial institution employee.
• Upon calling, victim was directed to operate a convenience store ATM.
• Money was fraudulently obtained through ATM instructions.
• Police advise hanging up unknown calls and consulting family or police.
• Police consultation dial: #9110.
• Information released by Bihoro Police Station on April 10, 2026, at 17:33.
Summary
On April 10, 2026, at 17:33, the Bihoro Police Station disclosed details of a refund fraud case. On April 9, a resident in the Okhotsk General Subprefectural Bureau area received a phone call from someone posing as a local government official, claiming there was a medical expense refund. The caller instructed the resident to contact a financial institution employee via a provided phone number. When the victim called the number, they were told to operate a convenience store ATM, resulting in money being fraudulently taken. Authorities urge people to hang up on suspicious calls and consult family members or the police. The police consultation number is #9110. This alert aims to prevent further victimization in the region.
