NHK in Japan reported that police in Kumamoto Prefecture arrested two foreign men on suspicion of violating copyright law by leaking images from the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump online. before being put up for sale. Among them is the self-proclaimed Musa Samir, 36, who runs Japan Deal World LLC in Kita Ward, Tokyo, a French website that sells anime and manga products. Although it may not seem like it, It is a serious crime in Japan.

According to the police investigation, In March 2023, both misused the material they soldThey are accused of illegally taking photos of Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine before the manga were officially published in stores. A second accusation accuses them of violating copyright law by taking and duplicating images from magazines using their smartphones last January. Police suspect other people may be involved and are conducting a detailed investigation..

In response to the investigation, both suspects denied the March 2023 leak allegationsaying: “It wasn't me». However, they admitted to the second leak charge last January.saying: “There is no doubt».

Following these arrests, the Asahi newspaper showed images of screenshots provided during the Kumamoto Cybercrime Division's press conference, including screenshots of Jujutsu Kaisen, One piece and Blue Blockade. These images are used as proof that the leaks provided were posted on social media..

Some manga leakers on X have already announced that they will no longer receive Jump leaks. next Wednesday, which may indicate that your source may be related to these arrestsIn turn, some X accounts focused on leaking Shonen Jump information were shut down.

Of course, there was no shortage of reactions from industry fans around the world, many rejoice at this arrest as they find the leaks irritatingAt the same time, they were also certain that this would not stop them, since it was only one of the sources of escape, so it wouldn't be long before "grow a new head on the hydra“.

Source: NHK, Asahi