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Screen/Voice Actor Junya Ikeda Arrested for Alleged Fraud (Updated)
posted on by Joanna Cayanan
According to Yomiuri Shimbun, a senior police official stated Ikeda allegedly with an accomplice posed as a police officer and visited the home of a man living in Koto Ward, Tokyo and defrauded him of his cash card. Police stated they have security camera footage.
Update: The Japan Federation of Bar Associations defines "special fraud" as:
Special fraud is a collective term that refers to a scam that defrauds random unacquainted persons out of money or other property over the phone or other communication tools by leading the victims to transfer money to a designated or by other means, which includes various bank transfer frauds (such as “It's me” fraud, billing fraud, advance-fee loan scam, refund scam) and other special frauds (such as those under the guise of proposing a contract for a financial instruments transaction, providing information on how to win at gambling, or providing a dating service).
Ikeda's anime roles include Jō Kido in the Majestic Prince: Genetic Awakening anime film.
His recent roles include Millions Knives in Sentai Gokaiger series and Zen the Flame Sword Knight in the Garo franchise.
Update: Added date of arrest and definition of special fraud, as well as details on the alleged defraud incident. Thanks, Aresef.
Sources: BāRU's website, Comic Natalie
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