TOKYO, Oct 31 (Information On Japan) –
A taxi driver has been arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of committing a theft by drugging a feminine passenger.
The incident has raised questions concerning the security of Japan’s taxis, usually considered among the many world’s most safe. The teenage sufferer shared her horrifying expertise.
Sufferer’s Mom: “I’m relieved she got here again alive.”
Sufferer: “I might have died.”
The remarks come from the teenage sufferer and her mom, recounting the harrowing occasions.
The incident occurred in August this yr, inside a taxi in Japan, a rustic recognized for its “secure and safe” taxi companies.
Sufferer: “The motive force handed me some tablets and water, saying, ‘You’re not trying effectively; take this.’ I ended up consuming them—one crimson capsule and about three white ones.”
The younger lady boarded a taxi round 8 a.m. on August 20 in Shibuya, Tokyo, feeling unwell. She accepted the driving force’s supply of remedy and fell unconscious shortly after taking the tablets.
Roughly 4 and a half hours later…
Reporter: “The girl was discovered collapsed right here in a car parking zone.”
In a parking space in Shibuya’s Maruyama district, a passerby found her mendacity on the bottom, her belongings scattered round, and referred to as for assist.
Sufferer: “I used to be deserted in a car parking zone in Shibuya, vomiting, and heard I used to be taken to a hospital. (Q: Do you bear in mind something after that?) No, I wakened within the hospital.”
She remained unconscious till the following morning, solely to seek out her bag had been emptied.
Sufferer: “Round 30,000 to 40,000 yen in money was lacking. The motive force appeared skilled, so I doubt it was his first time. I simply hoped he’d be caught quickly to stop this from taking place to others.”
Yesterday, Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Toshi Tanaka, a 53-year-old taxi driver from Edogawa Ward, on suspicion of theft by drugging. Upon his switch to the police, Tanaka made a peace signal towards the cameras and repeatedly waved his palms as if to disclaim the allegations.
What sort of individual is Tanaka? JNN obtained a duplicate of his resume, which included the next within the “Motivation” part:
Tanaka: “As taxi drivers, we comply with the legislation and cling to guidelines whereas working. I aspire to ascertain a correct relationship with prospects.”
Tanaka reportedly has round 20 years of expertise as a taxi driver. In accordance with police, the automobile’s sprint digicam had its SD card eliminated, prone to destroy proof.
Tanaka has denied the allegations throughout questioning. The sufferer’s mom expressed her anger:
Sufferer’s Mom: “Police advised us the drug was so sturdy she was on the verge of dying. It’s unforgivable. He pretended to care after which made her take the capsule. I’m simply grateful she made it again alive….”
Sufferer: “Thanks…”
Different related circumstances have been reported inside Tokyo, and police are investigating whether or not Tanaka could have extra offenses.
Supply: TBS
