Suspects believed to have swindled multiple elderly persons by posing as their relatives
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Ex-wife of mayor of Yamanashi City suspected of defrauding multiple investors
Victim was falsely told by suspect impersonating her son on the phone that he needed to a loan to cover embezzled funds
Suspect allegedly pulled a Suica prepaid card from the pocket of a female commuter on Thursday
Bodies of suspect's wife and 2 children found in residence on Tuesday
Actor apologized: 'I will take all criticisms and any punishment seriously and fulfill my own responsibilities'
Starlet allegedly demanded ¥30,000 in return for not distributing photograph
Suspect posed as woman, presented fake seal registration
Suspect was fired in 2014 after internal investigation revealed misappropriations
First-floor unit had been leased to chiropractor until last month