In an embarrassing mix-up, Fukuoka Police have acknowledged mistakenly arresting an innocent man in connection with an indecent exposure case in Kitakyushu City. The incident initially occurred in February when a 46-year-old suspect exposed himself in a shopping mall. Due to an oversight in identifying the suspect captured on CCTV, a wrong man was detained but later found to have an alibi, resulting in his release after approximately nine hours. The real suspect has now been charged, prompting Fukuoka Police to issue an apology and promise improvements in their investigative processes. Source: NHK
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