Hiroshima Revokes Designation of 7 Facilities for Disabled Children; Fraudulent Claims Affect 214

Hiroshima Prefecture announced on Feb. 27 that it will revoke the designation of four facilities in Etajima City, including “Popo Etajima,” which serve children with disabilities. The revocation, due to fraudulent claims by the operator, will take effect on April 1. The city of Kure also announced it will take similar action against three facilities in the city operated by the same company. The total amount of fraudulent claims is about 260 million yen, affecting 214 children. As they will no longer be able to use the services from April 1, the prefectural government and other authorities are coordinating alternative placements. Episode notes: ‘Hiroshima Revokes Designation of 7 Facilities for Disabled Children; Fraudulent Claims Affect 214': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/03/04/hiroshima-revokes-designation-of-7-facilities-for-disabled-children-fraudulent-claims-affect-214/