In a significant development reported by NHK, 3 foreigners have been arrested for violating Copyright Law by sharing images of Weekly Shonen Jump series online. The suspects are alleged to have acquired the magazine ahead of its official release date through in-store purchases. Authorities are actively expanding their investigation to identify and apprehend additional individuals involved in the unauthorized distribution.
Gathered Evidence
Asahi provides additional insight, revealing that law enforcement is scrutinizing websites that published ‘ONE PIECE‘ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen‘ images before the magazine’s release. The evidence gathered includes scans, raw images, and posts on social media platforms.
Mya’s Response
An unexpected twist unfolds as @JJK_Mya, a famous leaker in the manga community, is discovered to be on the Main Board of the Japanese Police. His tweet expressing concern about the future after this revelation adds a layer of intrigue to the ongoing investigation.
What’ll happen Going Forward
Shueisha, the publisher of Weekly Shonen Jump, has issued a statement addressing the arrests related to the manga leaks. The editorial emphasizes the shared concerns of both the publisher and the authors regarding these issues. Assuring ongoing efforts to protect their intellectual property, Shueisha pledges to implement measures to safeguard the creative works.
What Changed?
As a response to the crackdown, Manga Leaks will now face a perpetual delay of 1 day.
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