Two men in custody over fake fundraising for quake victims - The Mainichi Daily News

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Police have arrested two men on suspicion of fraudulent solicitation of donations for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan's northeast.The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Masaki Furuya, 53, resident of Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, on March 18, on suspicion of attempting to swindle a woman by posing as a charity worker collecting donations.The man has reportedly admitted to the charge, saying he wanted the money for his living expenses.
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Two men in custody over fake fundraising for quake victims - The Mainichi Daily News
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Police have arrested two men on suspicion of fraudulent solicitation of donations for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan's northeast.The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Masaki Furuya, 53, resident of Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, on March 18, on suspicion of attempting to swindle a woman by posing as a charity worker collecting donations.The man has reportedly admitted to the charge, saying he wanted the money for his living expenses.
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