Overview
- Former assistant inspector Daisuke Jimbo received a 1 year and 6 month sentence, suspended for 3 years, from Tokyo District Court Judge Ryo Terao on Wednesday.
- The case centers on leaks to Natural that included police surveillance images in April and May 2024 and a July list showing 23 camera locations.
- Prosecutors said Jimbo installed a communication app built by Natural on his smartphone and used it to send the materials.
- They also cited cash found at his home that carried fingerprints of Natural members to argue he had close ties to the group.
- The defense admitted the acts, said the app was installed for investigative use, and denied receiving any payment for the leaks.