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One suspect said, 'I did it to pay off my debts'
Suspects organized via Telegram
Police also arrested female companion Miho Okumoto on same charges
Girl visited the cafe about 30 times since around October last year, police said
Suspect said, 'It was over a year ago, so I don't remember'
Suspect said, 'I was in debt and wanted money'
Police suspect the ring was behind about 100 other thefts of copper wire worth around 25 million yen
Suspect applied for refugee status in 2023
Manager of store said, 'The biggest thing is that it happened in a place like this'