OSAKA, Aug 16 (News On Japan) –
A college pupil in Tokyo has been arrested in reference to the theft of products from the official retailer on the Expo website, bringing the overall variety of suspects within the case to 6.
According to police, Akihiro Kono, 20, a resident of Tokyo’s Kita Ward, is accused of stealing 9 objects, together with folding followers, from the shop in June.
Five different college college students have already been arrested over the incident. All six are rail fanatics, referred to as ‘tori-tetsu’, who’re believed to have travelled to the Expo venue with out paying prepare fares.
Kono admitted to stealing “about five fans” and likewise confessed to fare evasion. Police stated round 50 objects, together with Myaku-Myaku mascot keychains, have been discovered hidden within the ceiling of his residence.
Investigators suspect the group engaged in large-scale shoplifting of Expo merchandise and are persevering with their inquiry.
Source: YOMIURI