Retired Professor Lost Millions in Romance Scam
A 72-year-old emeritus professor at Kagawa University lost more than 9 million yen and even sold his apartment after becoming the victim of a romance scam in which a woman calling herself "Aiko" gradually gained his trust before introducing an investment scheme. (News On Japan)
A retired professor at Kagawa University, Ryoichi Takakura, lost more than 9 million yen (about $68,000) after falling victim to a romance scam. The scam involved a woman who called herself "Aiko" and gained Takakura's trust through online exchanges. Aiko eventually asked Takakura to invest in an unfamiliar investment scheme, convincing him with the claim that she was guided by her uncle.
Takakura transferred funds to the account Aiko provided, eventually losing all his savings, selling his apartment, and borrowing money from friends.
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