CHIBA (TR) – Chiba Prefectural Police have a male Sri Lankan nationwide and a Japanese lady for allegedly coming into right into a sham marriage, reviews TBS News (Mar. 18).
Chiba police allege that Lahir Pavasara Mendis, a 30-year-old resident of Ichihara City, entered into the faux marriage with Miyubi Nakagawa, 34, to be able to receive long-term residency standing.
According to police, the 2 suspects are suspected of getting a false marriage registration type accepted by the Sodegaura City Hall in March of final 12 months.
Police say this was accomplished regardless of Mendis having no intention of marrying Nakagawa. Rather, his intention was to acquire long-term residency standing as a partner of a Japanese nationwide. As a end result, false data was entered into Nakagawa’s household register.
Police haven’t disclosed whether or not the 2 suspects have admitted or denied the costs.
Delinquent group
Mendis is a central determine in a delinquent group composed of Sri Lankans with legal data. The case was found throughout an undercover investigation, police stated.
Mendis and Nakagawa have been acquaintances. The arrest was made as a result of there was no proof of them residing collectively.
Mendis got here to Japan in February 2017 to check. However, he had been residing illegally since December 2021. Since February of final 12 months, he had been residing with supporters and others whereas present process deportation proceedings.
Police are investigating whether or not the supporters have been accomplices within the case.