Woman arrested for 19 million Yen fraud targeting parent of child with suspected developmental disorder [Podcast Episode]

By Barrier Free Japan

July 1 2026

TOKYO – A 57-year-old company employee has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding the parents of a child suspected of having a developmental disorder out of approximately ¥19 million (about US$130,000) by recommending the child study abroad. Police believe the suspect may have used the same scheme to defraud multiple victims of more than ¥50 million in total and are continuing their investigation.

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‘Woman arrested for ¥19 million fraud targeting parent of child with suspected developmental disorder’:

Woman arrested for ¥19 million fraud targeting parent of child with suspected developmental disorder