Hiroaki Obata has been arrested multiple times in connection with his nationwide illicit scouting operations
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Suspect also accused of sexually assaulting another girl
Suspects brokered for girl to engage in sexual acts with two men at hotel last year
Authorities did not to disclose whether the four suspects have admitted to the allegations
Accomplice told court on Wednesday, 'Riko's statement is total nonsense'
Woman consulted with local police about 10 days after incident
Suspect said, 'I didn't think it was a scam'
Medical corporation stated, 'We are currently investigating the facts'
Perpetrators allegedly sprayed bear repellent inside a liquor store in an attempt to steal cash and valuables
Defense team claims defendant was suffering from a drug-induced psychosis