Former elementary school teacher re-arrested for repeated upskirt photography

The 27-year-old former part-time teacher at Minamikannon Elementary School is accused of committing a total of 22 acts of voyeurism (20 at shopping malls and two at school).

The suspect has reportedly said, “I have taken upskirt photos several times, but I don’t remember the details.”

The suspect was first arrested in September for allegedly taking upskirt photos of two teenage girls in a shopping mall using a smartphone hidden in his shoe. He admitted to the crime at that time, saying, “I was stressed out and I wanted a thrill.”

A later search found more footage, including upskirt photos of students at another municipal elementary school where he was working in January.

Police have sent the new charges to prosecutors and are continuing their investigation.

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