Seven Japanese people, including a 24-year-old man, were arrested for allegedly assaulting and confining a man in his 20s in a storage room for three months, hitting him with a hammer, stealing 2 million yen, and attempting to cover up the crime

Seven men in their 20s have been arrested in Tokyo, Japan, on suspicion of kidnapping, assaulting, and extorting a man for three months. Authorities say the group, which includes Takuma Motoya, 24, and Yuto Oshiro, 24, abducted a man in his 30s in January 2025 and held him captive in a storage locker.

The victim was allegedly beaten with various objects, including a hammer and frying pan, which caused serious injuries that required six months to heal. The suspects also allegedly forced the man to borrow money and cancel an insurance policy, stealing approximately 2 million yen (around $13,000 USD).

Police believe the group tried to conceal their crime by forcing the victim to tell his family he was safe during a video call. Authorities are currently investigating the suspects' alleged motive, which is believed to stem from a financial dispute with a company connected to the victim.