TOKYO (TR) – Sources have revealed to Fuji News Network (Jan. 20) that actress Ryoko Yonekura has been referred to prosecutors as part of an unlawful medicine probe.
According to the community, Yonekura, 50, has been accused of violating the Narcotics Control Act.
The Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Bureau of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Narcotics Control Division carried out searches of houses related to Yonekura and an male Argentine acquaintance final summer season after suspicions arose that they have been concerned with unlawful medicine.
During the search, investigators seized gadgets that seemed to be medicine. A subsequent evaluation revealed that they have been in truth unlawful.
The Argentinian is believed to have already left the nation. The Narcotics Control Division has been persevering with its investigation to find out who the medicine belonged to, with a view to submitting expenses of joint possession.
In December 2025, Yonekura commented on her company’s web site, “As some reports have stated, it is true that investigative authorities entered my home. I will continue to cooperate with the investigation, but I believe that this case has come to a close thanks to our cooperation so far.”
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is anticipated to fastidiously think about what disciplinary motion to take after receiving the paperwork.