Man Arrested Over Sexual Videos of 200 Schoolgirls in Online Sugar Dating Case
A 35-year-old man has been rearrested on suspicion of persuading a high school girl to expose herself during a video call on social media and recording the footage, in a case that has revealed the growing dangers of "non-meeting sugar dating," in which adults offer money to minors in exchange for sexual images and videos without ever meeting them in person. (News On Japan)
A 35-year-old man has been rearrested in Okinawa Prefecture for allegedly persuading high school girls to expose themselves on video calls and recording the footage. This follows a case that has brought attention to the dangers of "non-meeting sugar dating," where adults offer money to minors in exchange for sexual images and videos without ever meeting in person.
The suspect, a staff member at an organization in Okinawa, was arrested on October 1 after previously being detained three times for similar allegations. Investigators have uncovered around 200 folders containing images and videos of potential victims, possibly numbering up to 200. Allegedly, the man initially made friendly contact with girls on social media, then manipulated them into believing he wanted to help or support them before proposing payments for explicit videos.
He instructed them to perform sexual acts during calls, sometimes without their knowledge. The material was organized on his smartphone into folders using details like the girls' names and places of origin. The defendant admitted to the charges during court proceedings but remained silent when asked if he knew the girls were under 16.
The case underscores the risks of online exploitation, particularly in forms of "non-meeting sugar dating," where adults entice minors with money or gifts for sexual content via social media and video calls.
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