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Tokyo Police Arrest Talent Agency Head Over Indecent Acts Allegations Involving Underage Idol

Police cite suspected violations of the Child Welfare Act in a case centered on repeated hotel encounters with a teen performer.

Overview

  • Torimaru Hiroshi, 39, who leads the agency GO little by little, was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Youth Development Division on suspicion of inducing lewd acts with a minor.
  • Investigators allege he met the girl at a Tokyo hotel 12 times between April 2021 and around October 2022 when she was 16 to 17, knowing she was under 18.
  • The case came to light after the performer reported to police in March 2025, saying the conduct began when she was 15 after being summoned to a rental room for a supposed consultation.
  • The victim told police she initially stayed quiet to keep pursuing idol work but did not want indecent acts carried out by someone using a position of authority, adding that she is mentally distressed.
  • The suspect has partially denied wrongdoing, acknowledging the acts but claiming a sincere relationship and denying abuse of power, as police continue to examine the circumstances.