Economist Yusuke Narita’s 'Arrest' is Fake News; Beware of Scam Sites
Since late August 2026, false information claiming that economist Yusuke Narita has been arrested has been spreading across the internet. On social media and various websites, information was posted in the format of a news article, accompanied by images that appear to show Mr. Narita being led away in handcuffs.
These fake articles are being published on websites that impersonate well-known media outlets such as the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei). However, investigations by organizations such as the Japan Fact-check Center have confirmed that these claims are not true. There is no truth whatsoever to the claim that Mr. Narita has been arrested.
It is highly likely that such fake news is intended to lure readers to suspicious investment or scam websites. In the past, there have been numerous incidents where the names and photos of celebrities were used without permission to spread similar advertisements.
When you encounter shocking news on the internet, it is important not to believe it immediately. In particular, even if a famous media outlet's name is used, please be sure to verify that the URL is correct and check if the news is being reported by other reliable news sites.
If you find suspicious advertisements or articles, it is important to ignore them without clicking. Do not be misled by false information, and make it a habit to verify the accuracy of the information you encounter.