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.