College worker at Hokkaido welfare center arrested for allegedly kidnapping protected girl
SAPPORO -- A 20-year-old university student working as a temporary employee at the Hakodate child consultation center was arrested by local police on June 9 for allegedly kidnapping a minor in protective custody at the center.
Nazumi Kushibiki, a fiscal year-appointed staff member at the center, is specifically accused of enticing the 17-year-old girl despite knowing she was a minor and taking her outside without permission from her guardian between June 7 and 8.
According to the Hokkaido Prefectural Police's Hakodate Chuo Police Station, the case came to light after the center reported the girl missing on June 7. The suspect's involvement in the case emerged from interviews with staffers and security camera footage. The girl was found without any injuries at a lodging facility in Hokkaido and was taken into custody.
Kushibiki, a resident of the prefectural city of Hakodate, began working at the center in February 2024 and was responsible for looking after children staying there. She has admitted to the allegations, reportedly telling police, "That's all true. I regret my thoughtless words and actions."
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government commented, "We are working to fully understand the facts and will take a strict response."
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