Event Brief
Japanese Man Denies Forcing Thai Girl into Sex Work
Filed: Mar 02, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: A Japanese man accused of forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl into sex work has denied the charges in court.
WHO: Masayuki Hosono
WHAT: Accused of forcing a minor into sex work
WHEN: Mar 02, 2026 at 9:35 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: He claims he was unaware of the girl's age
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