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Further evidence has reportedly come to light in the case of a 52-year-old policeman from Hyogo Prefecture, suggesting that he leaked confidential information about ongoing cases to members of the public.
Assistant Inspector Yozo Tsunemi and three accomplices were already under arrest for allegedly forging police documents and arranging false eye-witness testimony when the new evidence came to light.
TV Asahi reported Tuesday the new evidence suggests Tsunemi asked a real estate agent acquaintance, who gave false testimony, to check on a car and its owner, revealing that both were under investigation at the time. Another source, arrested in a different case, also claims to have an audio recording of Tsunemi discussing the falsification of official documents.
© Japan Today
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smithinjapan
So what'll happen to these key-stones? A month with 30% less pay? A stern warning?
Droll Quarry
They were drunk at the time....
Crazedinjapan
Grade "A" police work. One step away from extracting confessions from suspects. Seems to be a lot of unaccountable policing here in Japan.
badmigraine
Perhaps there will be an announcement that they "currently plan to study the matter". This is the kind of dramatic step that may be necessary.
Ewan Huzarmy
Perhaps they'll be demoted to checking bicycle registrations ........don't even think they're fit for that duty.
humanrights
I thought it was common practice, dont they like him any more??
Balefire
Don't forget the "we'll make every effort to restore public trust" statement to the press.
Fadamor
Hey guys, remember who arrested these cops. It wasn't the fire department that arrested them. Not ALL of the police are posers.
theturnkey
one in a million, lottery!!!
gogogo
Exactly, just claim you were drunk you don't remember anything and you get off scott free in Japan
nath
Money is an attraction around the globe and such people I call 'CROOKS'.
Nessie
In most developed countries, the convictions of people he put away would be subject to review.