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‘Sensei’ of group of minors in Omiya accused of raping girl in toilet

SAITAMA (TR) – Saitama Prefectural Police have arrested the head of a group of minors who gather near JR Omiya Station on suspicion of rape, reports the Sankei Shimbun (May 27).

At around 6:00 p.m. on March 9, Koji Iida allegedly confined the girl in a multi-purpose toilet at a commercial facility in Omiya Ward and sexually assaulted her.

Upon his arrest on suspicion of confinement and non-consensual intercourse, Iida admitted to the allegations, the Omiya Police Station said.

Koji Iida (X)

According to the police, Iida started a community called “Omiya Neighborhood” where minors gather around JR Omiya Station and post videos on social media. He is the leader, going by the name “Sensei” or “Oji.”

The victim was a participant. She consulted with police about the incident on March 24.

There have been other consultations about sexual assaults in the same group. Police are continuing the investigation.