Health ministry worker indicted for stalking subordinate
By The BriefBrief
A 39-year-old health ministry worker was indicted for stalking a subordinate, including following her and entering her home.
WHO:Atsushi Takabayashi
WHAT:Indicted for stalking a subordinate, including repeated messages, secret photography, and entering her home without permission
WHEN:Jun 24, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET
WHERE:Tokyo, Japan
WHY:He allegedly repeatedly messaged and secretly photographed his subordinate and entered her home without permission, violating Japan's antistalking law.
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