KANAGAWA (TR) – Following a collection of incidents of malicious soliciting and rip-offs by institutions within the leisure district close to JR Yokohama Station, police this week raided a hostess membership within the space, stories Nippon News Network (Nov. 27).
On the night time of November 26, officers raided membership Billion, situated close to the West Exit, on suspicion of violating the Law Regulating Adult Entertainment Businesses.
Police additionally arrested an unnamed male worker in his 40s on suspicion of soliciting clients by persistently calling out to passersby in August.
In this space, there was a pointy enhance in complaints of touts persistently soliciting. As nicely, a number of individuals visiting institutions within the space have complained about bank card expenses being made with out their information.
Through final month, reported losses associated to rip-off scams referred to as bottakuri have reached roughly 11 million yen this yr.
As the yr involves an finish, police are urging folks to be looking out for unscrupulous institutions.