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Former SKE48 member claimed to be an investing expert with a can’t-fail get-rich-quick scheme.
Poor exchange rate with the metaphysical plane was not enough to cover his pack of smokes.
The men allegedly misrepresented themselves as U.S. military members to cheat victims out of money.
Police say fraudster virtually visited Muji branches on three continents without ever leaving his Hokkaido home.
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