Let's leave him. He'll lead us to the bookkeeper.
No, stop him.
Don't you want the bookkeeper?
That money belongs to the citizen.
Arrest him.
Roger.
What the hell? Damn it!
Stop!
Give it up!
There's nowhere to run!
Suspect apprehended at 10:45am!
Yes!
Peach, peach, peach.
Peach.
Did I buy earlier?
Huh?
Oh, peach.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Are you Kitamura sensei?
Forgive me if I'm wrong. Are you Kitamura sensei?
Kitamura Tomuji Former high school teacher
From Minami Tsunemori high school.
Yes...
I knew it.
I'm Harada. Harada Akemi.
Harada Akemi
You were my homeroom teacher in 3rd year.
Sorry. I don't quite remember those days...
No, it's okay. There were lots of graduates after all.
Sorry to intrude. -No...
I see, so you're living alone too.
Yeah.
There were times during holidays when I wanted to talk to someone.
Oh, right.
Would you like to have tea next time?
Huh?
Oh... sure.
Dad! Remember to turn off the air conditioner when you go out.
Also, look at this. It's heating!
The TV said it's better to keep it on.
You're the one lacking common knowledge.
But it's weird to have the heating on. -Alright.
I'm heading back. Make sure you eat the lunch!
Alright, see you. See you. Bye.
My dear
I got peach for you.
This must be it.
Harada, Harada, Harada, Harada!
Wow...
Women sure change a lot...
Tokyo MPD Division 2 Shinjuku Office
The arrest of the carrier by Section 14 the other day was a correct decision.
There's carrier followed by receiver
Above that is caller, manager, bookkeeper and ringleader.
The truth is, we have to catch the ringleader.
He's the ringleader only because all the money goes to him.
I was called to the headquarters the other day.
I was given subtle instruction.
Rather than chasing the top, they want us to prioritize
minimizing damage on victims for this investigation.
Is it okay to continue the current secret investigation?
You mean the caller we let go?
Well, please do so at your discretion.
Discretion?
If we're to continue, the investigator should do it himself.
If we don't crush the ringleader, we'll never get rid of transfer money fraud.
The roaches will keep coming out and not disappear.
If we don't get the nest... -Language!
Even swindlers have human rights.
Alright. But you see...
Lots of people will be victimized if we upset the roaches.
Even now, as we speak.
Don't you think the citizens would be more pleased if we prevent that?
You were the one who said we have to get the ringleader.
Now you're bowing to the Superintendent.
I still think the same.
But it's impossible to eliminate scams in this world.
Roaches and scammers will spring up endlessly.
That's what we're fighting against. Makes you mad.
What's this?
Penalty game?
Does it have to be here?
I'm gonna get sunburn from this!
There are security cameras everywhere. People could be eavesdropping too.
What's wrong?
Something bothering you?
I hate it.
Being spied on from morning till night.
Can you stop it?
How about a trade?
Will you let us know if there's any update?
I'll contact you.
If I meet the ringleader.
You let me go because you want information about the ringleader, am I right?
We're thankful but what do you gain from this?
I want to go back to being a good citizen.
Can you trust someone like me?
Haven't you figured out after talking face-to-face for 20 days?
I'm a good judge of character.
Subtitle by @avanpiper Special thanks to Zemus
Swindle Detective
I want to cheer for young people in the future.
Yes... in time, we will probably... No, definitely...
not be able to do anything.
It makes me worried thinking about what happens next.
But you see, it's only depressing because we're thinking of our old age.
Think of the younger people.
They exist in Japan. Young people with dreams of bright future.
Who are these people?
Sorry, just by chance...
This is Matsuzawa Ryoji, 38 years old.
He's running a company called Shade Tree.
We're close to arresting the president of water quality improvement company
Shade Tree, for investment fraud.
The damage has spread across the country
with 102 cases filed by MPD.
We should support them. These good young people.
This is our last mission...
Shareholders get high dividend of 10% per annum for 1 million yen.
They target mostly senior citizens
but the dividend's been delayed for few months, causing total damage of 40 billion yen.
The representative is Matsuzawa Ryoji.
The type I hate.
So he's the main culprit.
Investment fraud involves large sum of money it's attracting lots of attention.
Make sure we get him. -Yes.
You're not listening!
What I'm saying is, if it's simply a juicy story to make money
Then so be it.
But to deliberately make excuses
in the attempt of hiding your own shameful actions
It's ridiculous!
Oh my...
Are you okay?
Sorry.
I'm sorry. I didn't expect to meet any acquaintance there.
No.
Thank you.
They've been pestering me to join them a while back.
But I didn't know how to decline.
Thanks to you for having the guts to say no.
You can't just let it be.
If you hate it, then decline properly.
You're a full grownup. What are you doing?
Yes.
You're still a teacher at heart.
Kitamura sensei is absentminded but reliable.
Since the old times. -Hm.
Call me if anything's bothering you.
I can help.
Okay.
Um...
Actually...
Something's been troubling me.
Oh?
Good morning.
What's wrong?
It didn't work. That investment fraud.
Anyway, this won't stand in the prosecution, right?
Yes.
Then Matsuzawa's arrest is impossible.
We got beat in the last minute.
Virtual currency?
Shade Tree redeemed the deposits and dividends
in exchange for the newly listed virtual currency.
Wait, I don't get it.
Unused virtual currency is almost the same as being worthless.
Proving that it is worthless is impossible at this stage.
So technically, they didn't break any rule.
It means the dividends are not overdue.
We gave up on the request for the arrest warrant.
One year of investigation for nothing!
I'd be fine if it's any other case, but not Matsuzawa.
It's unusually frustrating.
40 billion at stake...
On the contrary, only that much money is involved.
I wouldn't know. What's fun in playing with people's money?
A person who was born with a silver spoon wouldn't understand.
What?!
Oh... there goes your reverse discrimination again.
Oh...sorry. -What's up?
Nah... I thought you're back to the way it was.
No, we're not. -Besides, don't just jump on that conclusion alone.
Then report your personal affairs to me.
I'm having headache thinking how to partner you guys.
Got nothing to report.
Was it 6 months? When was it? 6 years ago!
Well, you guys make great partners.
Hey. -Hm?
Don't give up on catching the ringleader.
I circled the ATMs around Ueno. Heading back now.
Excuse me... is something wrong?
Sorry.
I'm... going somewhere...
Are you okay? Where are you going?
Kitamura sensei!
It's over there, Nishiuchi.
Oh, is it? I got the wrong place.
Sorry about that.
It's okay.
Sorry, thanks. -Don't mention it.
Thank you.
Take care. -Alright.
Thanks.
Over there? -Yes.
Sensei
I'll be waiting here.
My father isn't the type who would bring her daughter to the bank.
Don't worry. I've practised.
The only thing that got me worried is my face.
I mean, your father surely doesn't have a scary look like mine.
No, it's similar.
Now now... -Shall we?
Oh, yes.
Um... are you the judicial scrivener?
Judicial scriveners assist clients in commercial and real estate registration procedures and in the preparation of documents for litigation.
No, I'm the lawyer.
Let's proceed with the trading contract of residential plot in Nishimaki town.
Could you provide us your verification details?
If you don't mind, please state your name, date of birth and address.
Harada Chozaburo.
Born on January 25, 1936.
Address is 6-chome Nishimaki Town, Itabashi district.
Imamiya-san, not going home yet?
Sorry, I'm always going back on time.
It's okay. That's our agreement so don't worry.
If nobody's raising any child, this country will be gone.
Do you want to see the latest photos?
It's alright! I know it's going to be 100% cute!
Data processing, evidence management and so on,
you've helped a lot in the investigation.
Yes.
The amount of damage from recent transfers is a bit unusual.
A good hit rate means there's a good name list.
A money transfer fraud depends on whether they have a good name list to have high transfer value.
Yes. What, again?
Hirasugi Station tickets, what's the value?
10 million?!
4-digit?
Is this your first time receiving a call like this?
Yes.
Would I be able to get my money back once you catch the culprit?
We'll try our best.
But returning the full amount would be tough.
Excuse me.
Yes.
Where is it this time?
How much?
6 million...?
It's a pain in the ass to have that 'box' crushed.
The operation just got a head start and the callers were excellent.
So how's it going? That female detective.
Satou Money transfer fraud organization, Manager
Can we use her?
I'm not sure if we can use her or not...
How to put it...
She's a good person!
What did you do? -It's my first time...
I'm sorry...sorry!
I'm sorry!
That's bad... -Sorry.
I just wanted to see your face.
Huh?
And now you've seen me. -Sorry, he's clumsy.
It's okay.
You look good.
What?
From now on, contact me with this.
Okay.
I'm Tanaka, the bookkeeper.
Tanaka Money transfer fraud organization, Bookkeeper
Let's work together, Kaji-kun.
Let's look for the name list.
It's not working if we're just warning or arresting the receivers for money transfer fraud.
We'd get a head start with a list.
Don't make it sound so simple.
There's no way of knowing if the list is made up by unreliable source.
But if the victims have something in common...
Common link you say... but we won't know until lots of victims appear, correct?
So we're going to wait till the damage is done to catch the criminal?
I'm home.
Welcome home.
Grandma, I need a drink.
We have a customer.
Oh?
Sorry.
Hello.
Look, he's even on the news.
How did you not even realize it?
Oh... it's really him!
Sorry about her absentmindedness. -No, it's okay.
I'm not that famous. You just happen to recognise me.
I saw you by chance on the TV. You seem like a gentleman.
It's nice to meet you. -Me too.
Here you go.
Hm...
Oh, my name's Meguriya.
Meguriya-san.
Meguriya Makoto On The Horizon, CEO
Meguriya Makoto. CEO of On The Horizon.
Formed business alliance with a German research institute for new drug development.
Also an investor with total net worth of 28 billion?!
He's developing drugs for cancer.
Remarkable, isn't it?
I didn't know...
Well, I'm just a normal person
I don't wear any watch, no sense of fashion.
But you ride a cool bike!
Oh! I don't mean to say that's the only good thing...
No, it's alright. Somehow we got our roles reversed now.
It's done here.
Huh?
Well then, shall we have a drink?
Then... -C'mon.
A rich guy... rich guy.
I found this place by chance while on the taxi.
"Oh! It's Takami town's Shinobu"
I happen to want a drink too... well, not the strong one though.
I see.
Um...
You don't work here, right?
Sorry.
Oh, forget it. You must be tired from work, right?
No, no! You too...
Sorry, I forgot your name...
Meguriya.
A play on the name as 'meguru' means go around.
Round and round... it's a weird name.
You look tired too.
Yes...
Clinical trials...
Clinical trials during the development of new drugs
We get assistance from patients... you understand? -Yes.
My company wishes to reduce the number of patients suffering from cancer.
But to obtain the effects of the drugs
We need as much as possible, the data from patients.
So today, I was seriously thinking "Can we get more data?"
I was deep in thought.
It's infuriating, isn't it?
We say we wanted to help people
but in reality...
things like "I'm glad you were there."
How do I put it... that gratitude
I wonder if we're just looking for an appraisal.
Sorry for talking about myself.
Here you go. -Thanks.
Look at you.
Karen-chan.
You'll wear yourself out for being too serious.
Hello, Grandma?
Ow... my neck hurts.
Suisai no Sato (Watercolor Village)
I'm just having a look.
Never know when I'm going to suffer from memory loss.
But it's too expensive.
It's ringing.
Coming, coming.
Even if you're a police, we can't allow you to enter.
It's strictly our policy to protect the privacy
of our clients.
Of course.
Excuse me.
Did you see him?
Nothing, I can't even enter the premise.
I'm observing from outside so please tell me the characteristics of the person.
Can't do that.
What?
I can't always point out each and every face to you, can I?
The manager said so on the phone. That the bookkeeper's over there now.
Then tell me the location of the manager.
I can't betray him. I owed him.
Sorry, I need to get back to work.
Is he testing me?
Membership Application Form
Place of employment
Annual income
Spouse annual income
Why don't you just ask them whether they're rich?
Grandma! -You gave me a shock, what's going on?
That thing... that thing, where is it?
This!
This could be it!
I told you the other day.
I'm sorry! There's something I need to investigate.
Found it! Where is this?
This place is popular.
I heard people can enter easily with just a little bit of dementia.
I applied last month...
Family structure, children's address, name, employment, annual savings, medical history, degree of care required.
In other words, it's a perfect list.
How did it leak?
I'm still investigating but I don't think it's internal.
By the way, 80% of the victims in the last two weeks are on the list.
Then, if we alert all the people on the list we'd be able to prevent further damage.
Hey, this is great work.
Yes.
Oh...um..
I'm here to see Kitamura-san who's living here.
I'm really sorry. -Huh?
I'm very sorry.
My father has dementia, I'm sorry.
No, I'm here for crime prevention.
What?
Crime prevention.
The other day, he was caught for shoplifting. I thought you're here because of that case...
At a nearby market, he took peaches.
I explained about his illness and he was forgiven.
If he has dementia, please take care of him.
There might be phone calls trying to scam him.
I am worried.
Lately, his delusions are getting worse.
They're not delusions. They're real.
He said he put together a deal worth 850 million yen the other day at the bank.
850 million?!
Putting on a serious face, sealed a certificate and talked to the judicial scrivener.
Seriously.. I don't even know I should be sad or feel pathetic.
I'm not lying.
My student, Harada, asked for my help.
She was troubled due to the problem with his father's land.
So I went to the bank in his place.
Dad, please stop it.
Just because you think I have dementia
that's why you don't believe me!
Don't treat me like a fool. It's the truth!
Excuse me, is something wrong?
Kitamura-san
Where is that bank?
Where...? Hm...
You take a train...
See, I told you.
Kitamura-san
Would you remember if we go together?
Do you remember the colour of the bank's signboard?
I think it's blue.
Do you know the branch name?
It doesn't have to be accurate. Anything that you can remember.
We talked about zodiac signs. -Zodiac sign?
I was mistaken...
Oh right.
There was a woman called Hinoueuma.
Hinoueuma?
What else did you talk about with her?
Tell me...
Yes.
I wonder...
If I really have dementia.
Harada...
Please ask Harada about the rest.
Haven't seen her lately, guess she's still active huh?
Hirose Aiko. Who is she?
There's always a collaborator in organized fraud cases.
But she never showed her face. Never left any evidence.
So we couldn't arrest or prosecute her.
The correct bank is at Kano branch.
It's jimenshi!
Jimenshi refers to fraudsters who sell other people's land plots without the owners' consent.
The 120m2 residential land in Nishimakicho 6-chome
is currently owned by Harada Chozaburo, 83.
Parax Homes was asked to buy the residential land for 850 million.
But the deal was a complete fraud.
So you're planning to just cry silently about the 850 million?
If this incident comes out in public
our corporate image as real estate developer would be affected.
I would like to see the security camera.
Hold on... that guy!
Wait. Where is he? Moriya-san!
Matsuzawa Ryoji, Shade Tree's...
One week ago
It won't work without a lawyer!
Lend me that!
Gotta improvise now.
I'm sending as many disciplinary claims to the bar association.
Name card, do you have one?
Harada Chozaburo. Born on June 25, 1936.
It's confirmed. Date of birth is correct.
What's your zodiac sign?
Tiger.
Isn't it supposed to be year of the rat?
Your age is the same as my father.
I've always said it's tiger.
Because I hate rats.
I see.
I say mine's rabbit too.
It's actually horse. But because my name's Hinoueuma, you see.
That's a strange superstition. -Yes.
If it's not 400 million, then it won't be worth having my face.
What a failure.
It's my iron rule not to appear on security cameras.
You must have been impatient.
To liquefy Shade Tree's 40 billion into cash.
Oh pardon me. That's a different case.
But if we're to report your name,
I'm sure we'll get more complaint against Shade Tree.
You're targeting mostly old folks?
Broken old folks are good to make use of.
It's easy to trick money from them or use them as a chess piece.
It's a waste if you don't use them.
I'm giving hope to the old folks.
How do you put it...The true feeling of being alive.
But jimenshi...
Isn't it a scam emerging from the dispute after postwar days?
Isn't it too old for someone who's working with virtual currency like you?
Nope, that's not it.
You're originally the type of swindler that uses old tactics.
After all, you're...
52 years old.
Amazing isn't it? What plastic surgery can do.
Well
Another ten years...
and you'd understand, won't you?
The feeling of an old broken man.
I want to support the dreams of bright young people.
That is the last mission left for us...
Don't you think so?
Awesome!
Wow...for real?
Seriously?
Wow!
This is your place, Tanaka-san?
What are you thinking?
Why do you want to come to my place?
I'm curious.
Curious, huh?
If you live in a place like this, the view you see is different.
I...
If I'm doing this, then I'm aiming for the top.
Well, alright.
Try to find out from that female cop about someone they're investigating.
Someone?
Not you?
Someone higher than me.
If we go any higher, it'd be the sky.
You interest me.
We couldn't charge this person due to lack of evidence.
The lawyer told me.
Even if he has dementia, he should be able to judge right from wrong.
He would probably be charged.
And yet, this woman is acquitted?
I'm sorry.
My father's a plain guy
but he was a good and serious teacher.
He's a person with a strong sense of justice who never forgive anything wrong.
Yes.
Why does an upstanding father like him
have to be labeled as criminal at the end of his life?
What's wrong?
Hey, what's wrong?
Sorry to intrude. I'm leaving.
What happened to Harada?
Did something bad happen to her?
Listen.
Dad!
This person... -Kitamura-san
Shall we have a stroll?
Do you remember about Harada-san?
She hasn't changed at all.
She was a tricky little child.
Yes... how do you put it... indecisive...
I see.
But Kitamura-san
That person was not Harada-san.
She was impersonating Harada-san to approach you.
Is that so?
But you see...
She was very troubled...
She was pretending to be troubled just to trick you.
I see.
Yes, that's wrong!
But Harada said so...
Here.
But I wonder if it went well...
See, I kind of failed a bit back there
but somehow, I managed to cheat them.
My goodness... I was so nervous!
Sensei
Don't worry. It'll be fine.
That's not it...
I'm truly grateful. Thank you very much.
She thanked me for helping her.
It makes me happy.
That I can still be useful to my students at this age.
Yeah.
I'm happy~!
You're here.
I am.
I forgot to push the button for sugar.
Sweet tooth as always.
What is it?
Don't cry in front of me.
I'm not!
It's frustrating!
Somehow..
Listen
Do you know why fraud will never disappear from this world?
Because there'll always be someone who would scam people.
Yeah, that's true...
On the contrary, there's another way to put it.
We humans live by believing only what we want to believe.
That's why we get fooled.
Humans are simple, huh?
Exactly. We're simple like that.
But...
Humans are still adorable in that sense.
Subtitle by @avanpiper Special thanks to Zemus