Racket started in January 2017
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Police have not disclosed whether the suspects have admitted to the charges
Suspect made off with approximately 30,000 yen in cash before standoff with police
Arrest follows a relentless string of shoplifting incidents that began in 2025
Tokyo doctor said, 'It did not happen'
Girl told police, 'I refused several times'
Victim was told, 'You can't escape now'
Suspect said, 'I didn't do it'
Suspect said, 'I cannot clearly explain it right now'
Average annual income in Japan sits at 4.78 million yen