Info map of Sano Kaishu©X (Twitter)
Japanese footballer Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a girl, native media reported on Wednesday. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder and two pals, additionally of their 20s, assaulted the girl at a Tokyo resort on Sunday, Japanese public broadcaster NHK and different media mentioned, citing unnamed police sources. sexual assault. Police had been referred to as instantly after the alleged assault on the girl, who was in her 30s, and three folks had been arrested close to the resort, reviews mentioned.
Japanese police contacted by AFP weren’t instantly obtainable for remark.
Sano, who made 4 appearances for Japan and took part on this yr’s Asian Cup in Qatar, joined Bundesliga membership Mainz from Kashima Antlers earlier this month.
Kashima Kashima mentioned in an announcement that it was “very involved in regards to the points surrounding its former gamers”.
The J-League membership mentioned: “As a result of nature of the matter, the membership is unable to substantiate additional particulars however will monitor the state of affairs intently.”
Junya Ito, a Japanese participant who performs for Ligue 1 aspect Reims, left the Asia Cup in February after Japanese police mentioned he was below investigation for alleged sexual assault in Osaka final yr.
Ito denies the accusation and sues the plaintiff, looking for 200 million yen ($1.3 million) in damages.
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