A Fukuoka City Chuo Ward Office employee, Shinichi Kitahara (58), was arrested on February 10 for allegedly breaking into a female acquaintance’s home disguised as a delivery worker and assaulting her. The incident occurred on January 31, leaving the victim with minor injuries. Surveillance footage led to Kitahara’s arrest, but he denies the allegations, stating he has no memory of the event. The Chuo Ward Office issued a statement calling the arrest “deeply regrettable.” Source: NHK
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