Head of Illegal Scout Group 'Natural,' Defendant Obata, Admits Charges at First Hearing; Tokyo District Court
The first hearing in the trial of Hiroaki Obata (41), the head of the illegal scout group 'Natural,' charged with violating the Employment Security Act for introducing women to adult-entertainment establishments, was held on the 21st at the Tokyo District Court. Obata fully admitted the charges, saying 'I do not contest them,' and the prosecution set out the reality of the group dating back to around 2009 in its opening statement.