TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a part-time teacher at Seijo Junior and Senior High School in Shinjuku Ward for allegedly performing obscene acts on a feminine highschool pupil he met on a social-networking service (SNS).
On July 9 final yr, Yosuke Tatsuno, 45, allegedly paid 10,000 yen to a 17-year-old highschool pupil at a special faculty for performing obscene acts on her in a non-public room at an web cafe in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward whereas realizing that she was underneath 18 years outdated.
Upon his arrest on suspicion of violating the Child Prostitution and Pornography Prohibition Act, Tatsuno denied the allegations. “I have no recollection [of the matter],” he informed police.
Prior to the incident, the woman posted on an SNS website, “Is there anyone who wants to meet?” Tatsuno later responded, suggesting they meet in Ikebukuro.
“I’m interested in younger women, and I met with about 100 women in their teens to 30s through social media,” Tatsuno stated throughout police questioning.
In addition to instructing, Tatsuno runs a magic-themed restaurant. On the website for the restaurant, he says, “Everything is magic” and “Everything is real.” He additionally performs magic methods in an introductory video.
Police are persevering with the investigation.