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Japan Police Arrest Man over Child Pornography Following Tip from U.S. Nonprofit NCMEC

Police have arrested a public elementary school instructor residing in Tsu City on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

A 38-year-old elementary school teacher from Tsu City has been arrested by Mie Prefectural Police on suspicion of possessing child pornography. The arrest was made on Thursday following a tip from U.S. nonprofit organization The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, also known as NCMEC. The laptop allegedly in the man's possession contained 10 explicit images of girls under the age of 18. During questioning, the man reportedly admitted to the charges, confirming the allegations.

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