A total of 155 police officers and personnel in Japan were disciplined over a six-month period, with the most common reason being acts related to relationships with the opposite sex.

Japanese police have signed agreements with e-commerce companies Mercari, LY, and Rakuten to share and analyze information related to fraudulently used credit cards and malicious merchant accounts.

Japanese police have arrested three individuals for illegally brokering an organ transplant in Cambodia, with investigations now revealing that the former NPO director allegedly used most of the 12 million yen received for the surgery to repay personal debts.

Japanese police have arrested nine individuals in connection with a special fraud scheme based in Sierra Leone, marking a shift from typical investigations focused on Southeast Asia.

Japanese police have dispatched a liaison officer to Bangkok to coordinate efforts against fraud cases, as part of a wider initiative to crack down on scam operations in Southeast Asia.

Police in Japan have arrested two individuals in Yokohama for stealing popular domestic wagons and also apprehended yard operators in Ibaraki suspected of receiving the stolen vehicles. Authorities believe the organized ring is responsible for over 300 thefts in the Kanto region and illegal exports.

Japanese police reported an unusual incident where a bear managed to open a window to escape from a factory.

Japanese police are renewing calls for vigilance against investment scams, noting that many victims may still be unaware they have been defrauded, especially as stock markets soar.

Japanese police have dispatched a rescue team to the country’s Northern Alps to search for two missing climbers, including a 30-year-old man from Hong Kong, after they were stranded on treacherous slopes.

A police officer in Japan sustained injuries to his face and right arm after being bitten by a bear.

More than 100 individuals were apprehended in Cambodia following a casino scam bust, with a separate raid uncovering a replica Japanese police station.

Japanese police have taken action against 12,000 people in relation to 'Tokuryu' in 2025.

Japanese police have referred a former Al-Qaeda leader, currently imprisoned in the US, for prosecution in connection with a 1994 Philippine Airlines bombing near Okinawa that killed a Japanese passenger, concluding the investigation.

Japanese police have appointed VTuber AZKi as a Traffic Regulation Ambassador to promote new safety measures, including reducing residential street speed limits to 30 km/h starting September 1, 2026.

Japanese police have begun endorsing smartphone applications designed to block scams, aiming to enhance public safety and combat fraud through technological means.

Twelve of Japan's 47 prefectural police forces reported zero whistleblower complaints over five years, raising concerns.

Police in Higashihiroshima, Japan, are investigating the death of a man found with a neck wound after a house fire, suspecting he was attacked by an intruder who broke a first-floor window.

Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a former manager of Takenaka Corp., a major construction firm, on suspicion of breach of trust for allegedly inflating the cost of the Expo ring project.

Japanese police have arrested two members of a Yakuza-affiliated group, Kōhei-ikka, on suspicion of defrauding an 80-year-old man in Tokyo of 55 million yen in a special fraud case two years ago.

Inoue Yukihiko, the former Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police Department who led the investigation into the Aum Shinrikyo incidents, has passed away at the age of 88.

Japanese police are appealing for information ahead of the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of 4-year-old Yukari Yokoyama from a pachinko parlor in Gunma Prefecture in 1996.

Japanese police are investigating a suspected fatal bear attack in Aomori Prefecture. This incident marks another potential deadly encounter between humans and bears in the region.

Japanese police have arrested company executives, a couple in their 30s, on suspicion of illegally bringing Chinese babysitters into the country by submitting false residency applications. The couple reportedly assisted wealthy Chinese individuals in relocating to Japan.

Interpol has issued a Red Notice for 48-year-old Kazuhiko Masuda at the request of Japanese police, identifying him as a key suspect in a murder-robbery case in Tochigi.

Japanese police are strengthening efforts in schools and other settings to warn about the dangers of 'Tokuryu' (anonymous and fluid crime groups), which are increasingly using minors as low-level operatives in various incidents.

A Japanese police officer created a bomb scare at a restaurant to avoid attending his own farewell party, though police spokespersons stated his actions were not directed against the force.

Japanese police arrested a bus driver on suspicion of negligent driving after a crash on a Fukushima expressway killed a high school student, with investigators examining if speeding and improper licensing were factors.

Japanese police have arrested a 40-year-old former employee of the luxury watch sharing service "Tokematch" in the UAE, who was internationally wanted for allegedly selling watches deposited with the company without authorization. The arrest was made on the 23rd.

Japanese police are searching a rental office in Tokyo in connection with a body abandonment case, where the suspect, Katsuya Mizuguchi, reportedly lived.

Cambodian authorities conducted a scam raid in Sen Sok, seizing numerous Japanese police uniforms and arresting 200 individuals. The operation targeted a large-scale fraudulent scheme.

Japan's police commissioner general described the Chinese embassy intrusion incident as an 'extremely unusual and serious case' during a special meeting.

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police have apologized to the families of two victims for initially ruling a 2011 consensual murder as suicide, admitting their investigation was insufficient.

Hanoi police have dismantled a criminal ring comprising Chinese and Japanese nationals who impersonated Japanese police officers to defraud victims in Japan of approximately VND11 billion (US$420,000).

A Hongkonger has been beaten on the head with a beer bottle while visiting Sapporo, prompting the Chinese consulate in the Japanese city to again warn against travel to the country amid frayed bilateral ties. The consulate said the attack occurred at a restaurant in the early hours of Wednesday and that Japanese police had arrested a suspect at the scene. “The [consulate] has made representations to the local police, requiring the police to seriously hold the perpetrators accountable in...

Japanese police are planning to monitor the use of highly confidential messaging applications, known as 'tokuryū,' to combat criminal activity. This initiative involves remote analysis of these apps.

Japanese police are requesting cooperation from the gold trading industry to combat a sharp increase in special fraud cases, where scammers impersonate officers to coerce victims into buying gold bullion, resulting in nearly 6 billion yen in annual damages.

Japanese police have arrested three individuals for allegedly illegally brokering overseas organ transplants for fees, marking the first such action by Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department.

Police in Japan are working to combat fraud-linked social media posts, with the Internet Hotline Center reporting illegal content to authorities for removal.

Japanese police investigating a series of robberies by 'Tokuryu' (anonymous, fluid-type crime groups) have identified five main roles within these organizations, including 'case planners' who use asset information to plan crimes. Information for 'cases' has reportedly been sold for up to 1 million yen.

Police in Japan are seeking cooperation with businesses to gather information on potential signs of individuals making firearms or explosives alone, such as unusual smells and noises, to prevent terrorist attacks.

Osaka police have referred three individuals to prosecutors for allegedly selling diabetes medication without authorization, prompting a health ministry warning against its use for diet purposes due to potential health risks.

Japanese police have arrested a 27-year-old man after he sent bomb threats to Nintendo's headquarters in Kyoto.

An internet rumor, widely shared, suggests Japanese police are deporting 'troublesome' Muslim migrants by wrapping them in special sheets, a claim that appears to be a hoax.

Japanese police arrested a South Korean national outside the Yasukuni Shrine during a ceremony for war dead. The individual was apprehended on suspicion of obstructing the shrine's festival.

Japanese police are continuing their search around a mountain pass for the body of a 50-year-old male executive from an IT company, whose disappearance led to the arrest of the company's 49-year-old representative on suspicion of body abandonment.

A casino scam operation in Phnom Penh has been busted, resulting in the capture of over 100 individuals and the discovery of Japanese police uniforms during a raid.

A 24-year-old police officer from Fuchu Police Station was suspended for six months and subsequently resigned after attempting to fraudulently claim 120,000 yen from the lost-and-found system by falsely stating it was his own.

Approximately 400 cases of account hijacking on the Rakuten Ichiba e-commerce platform have been reported, involving the fraudulent use of stolen credit card information to purchase and ship goods. Japanese police are investigating, suspecting multiple Chinese stores, and are urging users to monitor their purchase histories for suspicious activity.

A 52-year-old police sergeant from Ayase Police Station was referred to prosecutors and dismissed for allegedly stealing photos of female bodies from investigation materials, repeated voyeurism, and possessing child sexual abuse images.

The chief of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police apologized in the prefectural assembly for repeated inappropriate traffic enforcement by police officers, pledging to investigate and implement recurrence prevention measures.