Japan arrests primary school teachers for sharing upskirt photos
Summary
Police in Japan have arrested two primary school teachers for taking and sharing indecent images of young girls. The teachers distributed the photos and videos in a chat group with other teachers. This incident followed Japan's recent changes in sex crime laws that ban activities like upskirting and secretly filming sexual acts.Key Facts
- Two primary school teachers in Japan were arrested for sharing indecent images of young girls.
- The arrested teachers worked at public schools in Nagoya and Yokohama.
- The images were part of a chat group of 10 teachers from different schools.
- The material included upskirt photos and videos of girls under 13 years old.
- The chat group was discovered during an investigation into one teacher for a separate offense.
- In May 2023, Japan updated its laws to include bans on taking sexual images of children without a valid reason.
- The legal changes also increased the age of consent from 13 to 16 years.
- Offenders under these laws can face up to 3 years in prison or a fine up to 3 million yen (about $20,800).
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