An old trio in Japan, with a combined time of 227, has gained computer fame after officers, investigating their alleged criminal pursuits, gave them the password name” G3S”, which sounds like “grandpas” in Chinese.
Hideo Umino (88 ), Hidemi Matsuda ( 70 ), and Kenichi Watanabe ( 69 ), according to reports, met while imprisoned and planned burglaries following their release. They reportedly broke into an unoccupied house in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in May, stealing 200 yen ( US$ 1.30 ) and three bottles of whisky valued at 10, 000 yen ( US$ 65 ). The South China Morning Post was accused in June of looting another property in the same area and stealing 24 pieces of jewelry worth US$ 6,400.
Officials claim Umino, the eldest, orchestrated the incidents, Matsuda served as the getaway drivers, and Watanabe handled the stolen merchandise. After the second house’s user reported them to the authorities, their offences became public. Following their identification and jail, surveillance images and tracking resold products led to their recognition and arrest. During their imprisonment, the men reportedly needed police officers’ real help. The group allegedly admitted to the crimes in order to “make a living.”
Authorities are also looking into whether the group has any connections to ten different burglaries in Sapporo and the adjacent town of Ebetsu. A lively debate on social media erupted after learning of their incarceration.
” They put the youngest one in charge of the easiest job”, one man remarked. ” The script name’ G3S’ might not be ideal but sounds pretty cool”, said another.
In recent years, there has been a rise in crime among the elder in Japan. The proportion of offenses committed by individuals over 65 increased from 2.1 % in 1989 to 22 % in 2019. This time group’s reported increase in petty theft, as well as more follow offenders over the past three years. According to experts, grief and hardship are the main causes of this trend.
An aging people problem is plaguing Japan. According to official data from last year, 29.1 % of its 125 million people are over 65 years old, with 80 or older accounting for one in ten of its members.
