26-06-2025
Japan police arrest 2 teachers for allegedly taking indecent images of girls
Japanese police have arrested two elementary school teachers for allegedly taking indecent images of girls and sharing them on social media. The police say they included photos that were apparently taken at schools or during extracurricular activities.
One of the arrested teachers is 42-year-old Moriyama Yuji, a resident of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. The other is 37-year-old Kosemura Fumiya, who lives in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
They face allegations of taking voyeuristic images of schoolgirls' underwear at facilities in Aichi and Kanagawa and sharing them in a group chat on social media from 2024 through this year.
Moriyama was sent to prosecutors on Thursday.
The police believe the group was managed by Moriyama, with nearly 10 elementary and junior high school teachers, including the two arrested suspects, taking part.
The police say about 70 photos and videos were shared by the group, including ones that showed girls changing clothes.
The police suspect the arrested teachers may have repeatedly taken the images while working at schools and other locations.
