Yesterday police in Annaka City, Japan arrested a 21 year old suspect for selling fake Pokemon cards on an auction website.
According to the police, the suspect, Reo Otake, sold four counterfeit Pokemon cards to two customers in October 2022. The cards sold for 186,100 yen, which is equivalent to $1,250.
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Wow, interesting. 12 months to solve this seems pretty protracted, but its better than nothing. Also good to see TPC working with authorities, those relationships can really help Pokemon keep a clean reputation for sure. (not saying they need help, but it doesnt hurt!)
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Hopefully this scares all of the other scammers in japan!!
I recently just had the ol’ no rarity switcheroo done on my buyee purchase
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Thank god It was the customers who alerted the Police.
I can still buy my fakes safely as long as I take my mouth shut.
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