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by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 16, 2023 1

Kyoto Police Officer arrested on suspicion of theft during investigation, suspected of stealing from the home of an elderly person with dementia

A Kyoto Prefectural Police Officer, who was arrested for stealing cash from the scene of an investigation, told police that he had visited other homes of elderly people with dementia under the guise of crime prevention guidance and stole cash, according to interviews with investigators.
It is suspected that the financial institution misused the information it provided to the police to prevent damage from special fraud, and the amount of damage is estimated to exceed 10 million yen.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 6, 2023 0

Crime Japan KyoAni Mental Health

Prosecutors Claim KyoAni Attacker Can Be Held Fully Responsible

Public prosecutors on Monday reiterated that a man accused of conducting an arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio in 2019 was competent to be held fully responsible for the incident that left 36 people dead and 32 others injured. The prosecutors said that the crime could be attributed to Aoba’s personality and that it was not possible to say that he had a limited capability to take responsibility.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 3, 2023 2

Abuse Care Crime Disability Japan

Employee at Kanagawa Prefectural Facility for Disabled Arrested for Seriously Assaulting Male Patient, Cracking His Leg

A 37-year-old employee at a prefectural support facility for people with disabilities in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a male user, causing serious injuries that left his leg cracked.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 31, 2023 0

Crime Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: First Prison in Japan to House Only Young Inmates with Developmental and Other Disabilities Opens

The first prison in the country to house only young inmates with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities, with an emphasis on supporting their reintegration into society, was established in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 30, 2023 1

Crime Disability Japan Prison Welfare

First Prison in Japan to House Only Young Inmates with Developmental and Other Disabilities Opens

The first prison in the country to house only young inmates with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities, with an emphasis on supporting their reintegration into society, was established in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.

The ‘Ichihara Youth Correctional Center’ is a newly established facility that was a juvenile detention center until April of this year.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 26, 2023 0

Crime Japan KyoAni Mental Health

Delusion Led Accused to Attack KyoAni, Psychiatrist Testifies

Takayuki Okada, professor at Tokyo Medical and Dental University’s Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, testified at the 14th hearing in the trial of defendant Shinji Aoba, 45, at Kyoto District Court. As requested by the defense, Okada has conducted the second psychiatric evaluation on Aoba, after he was indicted.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 26, 2023 0

Crime Disability Japan Megumi Corporation Welfare

Japan National Government Audits Welfare Corporation, Cracks Down on Fraud at Disability Facilities

A company operating a group home in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is being audited by the national government and local governments for allegedly overcharging users of the home for food. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has notified Aichi Prefecture and other relevant local governments to confirm whether the company has been improperly billing local governments for disability welfare services.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 23, 2023 0

Crime Japan KyoAni Mental Health

Paranoia Had Little Influence in KyoAni Arson Attack, Psychiatrist Testifies

A man accused of carrying out a deadly arson attack at a Kyoto Animation Co. studio in 2019 had paranoid personality disorder, but the disorder had almost no influence in the attack, a psychiatrist said Monday.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 21, 2023 1

Abuse Care Crime Disability Japan

Takatsuki City investigates assault by former employee of resident at facility for disabled people

An interview with a person concerned revealed that a man in his 50s was seriously injured last month (September) at a facility for the disabled in Takatsuki City, Osaka, breaking his ribs.
According to the facility, one of the former employees admitted to assaulting the man, and the city is now investigating the details.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 8, 2023 1

Care Crime Disability Japan Megumi Corporation

Aichi-based Care for Disabled Management Company ‘Megumi’ to be Investigated over Alleged Overcharging and Fraud

In an interview with Kyodo News, several former employees of the ‘Megumi’ Corporation, a major operator of group homes for the disabled that has been found to have overcharged residents for food, testified that the company had created false service provision records that differed from the actual situation and that the entire organization had been receiving improper compensation for welfare and medical services for the disabled.