NARA –
Nara Prefectural Police have arrested seven folks, together with a 46-year-old Yokohama man who described himself as a “messenger of God,” on suspicion of unlawfully confining a teenage boy entrusted to their care by his mother and father, allegedly threatening him, confiscating his belongings, and forcing him to sleep bare.
The suspects embrace Yu Murakami, an organization worker from Isogo Ward, Yokohama, and 6 different women and men.
According to police, Murakami, members of his household, and others allegedly confined the teenage son of an acquaintance at their residence between May sixth and May eighth. Investigators allege the group warned the boy, “Even if you run away, we’ll catch you immediately,” confiscated his pockets and cellphone, and made him sleep with out clothes.
The teenager had labored for a number of months after graduating from highschool at a restaurant operated by one in all Murakami’s family.
The case got here to mild after the sufferer’s buddies and romantic associate contacted police with issues about his scenario.
Police mentioned Murakami referred to himself as a “messenger of God.” The sufferer’s father reportedly instructed investigators that he had entrusted his son to Murakami within the hope that his behavioral issues may very well be corrected.
Four members of the sufferer’s household, together with his father and mom, had been additionally arrested on suspicion of illegal confinement.
Police haven’t disclosed whether or not the suspects have admitted to or denied the allegations.
Source: ABCTVnews