Japanese police have recently made several arrests in connection with various criminal activities across the country. Five men, including an executive, were arrested for allegedly mediating the prostitution of women they found on social media, directing them to sex trade establishments. In a separate case, four Japanese men were apprehended after being transferred from the Philippines, suspected of involvement in a fraud scheme. Additionally, a former construction company manager was arrested on charges of breach of trust, with damages estimated at approximately 130 million yen, allegedly using the funds for personal expenses such as entertainment. In another incident, a 17-year-old boy was arrested for attempted robbery, having sought 'dark gigs' online, and was found to have communicated with accomplices through a secure messaging app. Furthermore, a 23-year-old man was arrested for fraud, accused of swindling 30 million yen from an elderly victim. These incidents highlight ongoing issues related to organized crime and fraud in Japan.