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(The Asahi Shimbun)Police: Wealthy Chinese pay $600,000 to gain Japanese visa

Release Date: 2026-10-28
Media: The Asahi Shimbun
Summary: Tokyo police rearrested a company executive suspected of helping wealthy Chinese clients fraudulently obtain Highly Skilled Professional residence status using forged academic and employment documents, charging $600,000 per person. Police believe 30–40 individuals may have entered Japan through the scheme. The suspect denies the allegations. The status allows qualified applicants to seek permanent residency after just one to three years. The case exposes weaknesses in document verification and post-approval monitoring. Experts warn that inadequate oversight could undermine public trust in immigration administration and fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, calling for stronger screening and workplace inspections.
Tags: Highly Skilled Professional

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