Woman arrested for 19 million Yen fraud targeting parent of child with suspected developmental disorder

A 57-year-old company employee has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding the parents of a child suspected of having a developmental disorder out of approximately ¥19 million (about US$130,000) by recommending the child study abroad. Police believe the suspect may have used the same scheme to defraud multiple victims of more than ¥50 million in total and are continuing their investigation. Episode notes: ‘Woman arrested for ¥19 million fraud targeting parent of child with suspected developmental disorder’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/06/28/woman-arrested-for-¥19-million-fraud-targeting-parent-of-child-with-suspected-developmental-disorder/