A man in his 40s from Higashi Ward, Sapporo City, reported to the police on the 19th that he was deceived into handing over 3.75 million yen by individuals posing as police officers and prosecutors. Authorities are investigating the case as a special fraud incident.
Sapporo City
Sapporo City, the capital of Hokkaido, Japan, was founded in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration as a planned modern city. It is famous for its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, beer industry (home of Sapporo Beer), and vibrant food scene, including miso ramen. The city played a key role in Hokkaido’s development and hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, boosting its international recognition.
