The Tokyo Metropolitan Police has sent four individuals associated with the retirement agency Moumuri for additional prosecution under the Organized Crime Punishment Law, specifically for suspicions of concealing referral fees from job seekers. This follows the earlier arrest of the agency's representatives, including two attorneys, on charges related to illegal referral payments. The police have recommended severe penalties for those involved, indicating the seriousness of the allegations.

Among the accused are two lawyers who have reportedly acknowledged their wrongdoing by disguising illegal referral fees as legitimate payments under different names, such as 'advertising expenses' and 'contributions to labor unions.' Additionally, the leadership of Moumuri's operating company, Albatross, faces similar charges of preparing invoices to mask the true nature of these payments. The situation raises concerns about the legality and ethical considerations surrounding employment agency practices in Japan, particularly relating to conflicts of interest between legal services and financial incentives.

Since February 2023, around 220 job seekers have been referred by Moumuri to the two law firms involved, resulting in an estimated referral fee income of approximately 3.7 million yen. Collectively, the law firms are also suspected of receiving around 12 million yen from these job seekers, highlighting significant financial gain tied to these questionable practices and provoking discourse around regulatory measures for employment agencies and legal professionalism in the country.