Fukuoka police arrested three teenagers—a 17-year-old self-described office worker, another 17-year-old office worker, and a 16-year-old high school girl—on October 30 for robbery resulting in injury. The group allegedly lured a 52-year-old man through social media on June 28 in Higashi Ward, pretending the girl was an 18-year-old graduate. When the man waited in his car, the two boys entered, assaulted him, and stole ¥10,000, causing facial injuries requiring two weeks of recovery. The suspects were identified through security footage. Two of the teens partially denied intent to rob, while the girl declined to comment. Police believe the three conspired in a “honey trap” scheme. Source: TNC
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