Officer said, 'I didn't want the people around me to think I wasn't working'
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Defendant had claimed that paid living expenses were 'restitution'
Police chief said, 'It is extremely regrettable'
Official said, 'It was merely a scheme to suck up money'
Wounded victim managed to escape the room and plead for help from hotel personnel
Sony Life said that it will 'sincerely address customer issues'
Investigators searched the incinerator for two consecutive days starting Friday
Suspect was involved in a robbery in which 35 million yen in cash and gold bars were stolen
Ex-professor was repeatedly treated to high-end French dining, hostess bars and adult entertainment
Investigators are currently working to confirm the identity of the victim