Osaka pachinko parlor staff kidnapped, released after ransom paid

Osaka pachinko parlor staff kidnapped, released after ransom paid

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 3 shows a pachinko parlor in Izumiotsu, Osaka Prefecture, where a 43-year-old employee was reported kidnapped but was later released with minor injuries after 20 million yen in ransom was paid.

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  • ILEA001105386
  • Registered date
  • 2004/9/03 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2004 Kyodo News
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  • 1864 × 1212 pixel
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  • 593.62(KB)*
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