TOKYO, Sep 10 (Information On Japan) –
Two Liberian males have been arrested on suspicion of stealing 34 million yen by means of a trick utilizing copper particles plated with gold.
The lads met with an antiques vendor who introduced 34 million yen in money for a gold transaction in November final yr, at a lodge in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. The suspects, in flip, introduced the “gold particles,” and that is when the trick started.
One suspect allegedly wrapped the stack of payments introduced by the vendor in newspaper, stating, “Nobody is allowed to the touch it.” Throughout this time, the suspect scattered the “gold particles” on the ground, distracting the vendor and giving the suspect a chance to change the actual payments with counterfeit ones.
The vendor determined to have the “gold” appraised later, solely to find that it was copper. By then, he additionally realized that the 34 million yen had been changed with pretend cash, resulting in the publicity of the crime.
The 2 suspects, each Liberian nationals, have denied the allegtions.”
A number of comparable incidents have been confirmed, and the whole injury is believed to exceed 100 million yen. The authorities are investigating potential connections between the circumstances.
Supply: ANN
