TOKYO, Dec 15 (News On Japan) –
A Chinese man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly partaking in ‘white taxi’ actions in Tokyo, the place he illegally transported Chinese vacationers in his automotive and obtained fee and not using a license.
The 30-year-old suspect, an unemployed Chinese nationwide dwelling in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, is accused of selecting up two Chinese vacationers from a lodge in Minato Ward this June, and making an attempt to obtain roughly 3,400 yen (about 1,700 yuan) for a day tour of Tokyo with out correct authorization.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the driving force was contracting jobs via the Chinese social media platform WeChat. However, after receiving a tip from one other taxi driver, detectives questioned him Ginza, resulting in his arrest.
During the interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to partaking in unauthorized actions because the finish of final yr. Police are actually investigating doable further offenses.
News On Japan – Dec 15
A Chinese man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly partaking in ‘white taxi’ actions in Tokyo, the place he illegally transported Chinese vacationers in his automotive and obtained fee and not using a license.
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