AI-Promoted Investment Scams Defraud Japanese Men
Two Japanese men were reportedly defrauded in separate investment scams using AI-based marketing and promises. A man in his 50s lost approximately 5.4 million yen through an AI investment diagnosis system, while a man in his 70s lost approximately 29 million yen after seeing advertisements for AI-enabled trading. Both cases are under police investigation.
What happened
In November 2025, a man in his 50s in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, encountered an investment scam through an AI diagnosis system. He was approached by someone claiming to be manager 'Sudou Miyoko' of global investment company KKR, who offered special investment treatment. He created a fraudulent investment account and transferred approximately 5.4 million yen across eight transactions from November through January 15, 2026, via internet banking.
In November 2025, a man in his 70s in Akita City found an advertisement for a securities company claiming AI-enabled trading capability. After accessing the site, a LINE account with a Japanese female name was added, and the contact described short-term trading with guaranteed profits. He was defrauded of approximately 29 million yen.
Reported impact
The 50-year-old man discovered the fraud when he could not withdraw assets from the site and reported it to police.
The 70-year-old man lost approximately 29 million yen to the investment scam.
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