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74-year-old man arrested for alleged stalking of female acquaintance

A 74-year-old man was arrested by police in Yoichi town, Hokkaido, on suspicion of violating Japan's anti-stalking law. The man is accused of stalking a female acquaintance in her 70s on July 14 and 15, despite having been warned to stay away from her. According to police, the woman reported that after rejecting his advances, the man visited her home uninvited, delivered a letter, and lingered near her residence. The incident highlights concerns around elderly individuals engaging in inappropriate behaviors and the legal measures in place to address such cases.

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74-year-old man arrested for alleged stalking of female acquaintance

A 74-year-old man was arrested by police in Yoichi town, Hokkaido, on suspicion of violating Japan's anti-stalking law. The man is accused of stalking a female acquaintance in her 70s on July 14 and 15, despite having been warned to stay away from her. According to police, the woman reported that after rejecting his advances, the man visited her home uninvited, delivered a letter, and lingered near her residence. The incident highlights concerns around elderly individuals engaging in inappropriate behaviors and the legal measures in place to address such cases.

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