Two individuals, Takashi Yamashita (44) and Takashi Soma (32), were arrested for sexually assaulting a female in Osaka.
According to reports, they did not know each other personally but have contacted each other via social media. When the woman returned home, they pointed a knife like object at her, tied her wrists, and sexually assaulted her. During this time, a man who returned home also sustained minor injuries.
During investigations, they reportedly used social media for the purpose of committing sexual assault. Soma was quoted as saying “I wanted to try assaulting a woman once.”