Tokyo Metropolitan Police announced on the 12th that they had arrested five individuals, including two juveniles and three men, on charges of theft and breaking and entering. The suspects are believed to have gathered through 'dark jobs,' with four of the five reportedly recruited via social media by one of the suspects, Kazuma Matsumoto. The police suspect that Matsumoto, who is 30 years old and unemployed, used social media to attract the other four suspects from Osaka and Aichi prefectures for the burglary operation. The police are continuing investigations, suggesting there may be a mastermind behind the group.

The burglary took place on December 4, 2025, when the suspects allegedly broke into the apartment of a twenty-something self-employed man living in Tachikawa. They reportedly stole around 10.25 million yen in cash, as well as valued belongings such as wallets, bags, and a necklace worth approximately 4.93 million yen. At the time of the incident, the victim was not at home. This incident sheds light on the troubling trend of 'dark jobs,' where individuals engage in illegal activities often facilitated by social networks.

Police investigations indicate that there may be additional individuals connected with the organization of this crime, raising concerns about organized theft activities associated with 'dark jobs.' As the investigation progresses, authorities aim to uncover the broader network possibly responsible for recruiting individuals into such criminal activities, highlighting the serious implications of social media in facilitating crime in Japan.