TOKYO, Sep 10 (News On Japan) –
Two Liberian males have been arrested on suspicion of stealing 34 million yen by way of a trick utilizing copper particles plated with gold.
The males met with an antiques supplier who introduced 34 million yen in money for a gold transaction in November final yr, at a resort in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. The suspects, in flip, introduced the “gold particles,” and that is when the trick started.
One suspect allegedly wrapped the stack of payments introduced by the supplier in newspaper, stating, “No one is allowed to touch it.” During this time, the suspect scattered the “gold particles” on the ground, distracting the supplier and giving the suspect a chance to modify the true payments with counterfeit ones.
The supplier determined to have the “gold” appraised later, solely to find that it was copper. By then, he additionally realized that the 34 million yen had been changed with pretend cash, resulting in the publicity of the crime.
The two suspects, each Liberian nationals, have denied the allegtions.”
Several comparable incidents have been confirmed, and the entire injury is believed to exceed 100 million yen. The authorities are investigating potential connections between the circumstances.
Source: ANN