Woman in Yokohama was falsely toldthat she had accumulated unpaid fees 'for a pay-to-view video site'
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Suspect told police, 'I did it to repay debts'
Suspect told police, 'I did it to cover living expenses'
Officer found six bank cards not in the name of the suspect and ¥1.2 million in cash
After the woman made a bank transfer to the suspect, he dropped out of contact
Prior to the incident, seven officers arrived at the residence to conduct a search on suspicion of fraud
Victim was told, 'In order to prevent being deported and having your property assets frozen, it is necessary to pay a fee in cash'
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, 'A person from my company requested that I collect documents only'
Suspect misappropriated proceeds for non-existent sales of frozen foods, including shrimp, pork cutlets and salmon
Suspect obtained 4 bank cards from the woman by falsely telling her that they 'are very likely forgeries'