Osaka University Student Arrested for Allegedly Orchestrating Burglary via 'Dark Part-Time Job'
The Osaka Prefectural Police arrested a 20-year-old university student on suspicion of instructing two minors to commit burglary and theft in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., when the suspects allegedly used a crowbar to break into an apartment complex and steal tens of thousands of yen in cash. The student, who acted as a recruiter for illicit underground part-time jobs known as 'dark part-time jobs,' denied the charges, claiming he only directed the perpetrators to a meeting place without ordering the break-in. The two 16-year-old executors were previously arrested after being found near the scene. Investigators believe this case involves an anonymous, fluid criminal group that coordinates activities through encrypted social media channels. The suspect was apprehended after voluntarily visiting a police station seeking advice about pressure from his group's leader, leading officers to suspect his involvement. This arrest highlights ongoing police efforts to combat organized crime networks exploiting young people for illegal activities in urban areas.
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Osaka University Student Arrested for Allegedly Orchestrating Burglary via 'Dark Part-Time Job'
The Osaka Prefectural Police arrested a 20-year-old university student on suspicion of instructing two minors to commit burglary and theft in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., when the suspects allegedly used a crowbar to break into an apartment complex and steal tens of thousands of yen in cash. The student, who acted as a recruiter for illicit underground part-time jobs known as 'dark part-time jobs,' denied the charges, claiming he only directed the perpetrators to a meeting place without ordering the break-in. The two 16-year-old executors were previously arrested after being found near the scene. Investigators believe this case involves an anonymous, fluid criminal group that coordinates activities through encrypted social media channels. The suspect was apprehended after voluntarily visiting a police station seeking advice about pressure from his group's leader, leading officers to suspect his involvement. This arrest highlights ongoing police efforts to combat organized crime networks exploiting young people for illegal activities in urban areas.
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