It was the first time for police to detect a suspect under the investigation method introduced in January. Read more
Restraining orders issued under the anti-stalking law also climbed 23% last year, according to the National Police Agency. Read more
The number of victims rose by 285 from the previous year to 2,700. Read more
Possession of such products constitutes a violation of the firearms and swords control law, the National Police Agency said. Read more
The term was coined by the National Police Agency to describe a new form of criminal group that has emerged as an alternative to traditional yakuza organizations. Read more
A National Policy Agency survey released earlier this month showed that nearly 3.37 million Japanese are estimated to have used overseas online casinos to illegally gamble. Read more
A National Policy Agency survey released earlier this month showed that nearly 3.37 million Japanese are estimated to have used overseas online casinos to illegally gamble. Read more
A former National Police Agency executive regrets failing to raid Aum Shinrikyo bases before the doomsday cult mounted its sarin nerve gas attack in the Tokyo subway system. Read more
Around 40% of respondents in the survey said they were unaware using paid services offered by such sites was illegal, according to the National Police Agency. Read more
The total was the lowest in the past 10 years and fell for the fifth consecutive year, the National Police Agency said. Read more
