TOKYO, Dec 25 (News On Japan) –
In the wake of widespread studies of extreme billing from unscrupulous host golf equipment, particularly in scorching spots corresponding to Kabukicho, Tokyo police have established a devoted session service beginning Dec 25.
There have been quite a few instances of shoppers being charged exorbitant charges at host golf equipment past their capability to pay.
During inspections carried out this month, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police discovered that greater than 70% of roughly 200 golf equipment investigated had been charging quantities increased than their listed costs.
In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police has arrange a ‘crime sufferer session service for host golf equipment and males’s idea cafes’ at a Shinjuku youth middle.
Professional counselors will supply consultations and assist, and in instances the place legal exercise is suspected, info will likely be shared with the investigative division.
The service additionally consists of cellphone consultations.
News On Japan – Dec 25
In the wake of widespread studies of extreme billing from unscrupulous host golf equipment, particularly in scorching spots corresponding to Kabukicho, Tokyo police have established a devoted session service beginning Dec 25.
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