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Tokyo Police Sergeant Arrested Over Alleged Upskirting at Sangenjaya Station

Police pledge a strict response pending investigation results.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the suspect as Satoshi Iida, 38, a sergeant assigned to the Setagaya Police Station.
  • Investigators say he used a smartphone to photograph under a woman's skirt on a station staircase on Dec. 24.
  • He has reportedly admitted the allegation, telling investigators it was a momentary lapse.
  • A male commuter noticed suspicious behavior, restrained the suspect, and handed him to responding officers.
  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department says it will address the case strictly based on the findings, with an internal review underway.