Overview

• A 54-year-old former taxi driver in Tokyo was arrested on May 21, 2025, on charges of non-consensual sexual intercourse and illegal filming.
• Authorities discovered approximately 3,000 videos and images allegedly documenting assaults on around 50 women over nearly two decades.
• The suspect is accused of using sleeping pills to incapacitate victims before transporting them to his home to commit and film the assaults.
• Investigators are prioritizing efforts to identify and contact the women depicted in the recovered footage to build a comprehensive case.
• The case has raised concerns about passenger safety and prompted calls for stricter regulations and victim support in Japan.