72-year-old man arrested for overstaying 15-day tourist visa by 26 years
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Thu, 27 August 2026
What it is about
South Korean nationalPoliceJapanJapan Justice MinistrySouth KoreanYaizu, Shizuoka, JapanShizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Japan Times
indiatimes.com
27 Aug, 04:06over 1 hour27 Aug, 05:10
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- Japan Times04:06first to report
Police believe the South Korean national came to Japan using his brother's passport in September 1993 in search of higher-paid work.
- indiatimes.com05:10
A South Korean man was arrested in Japan after overstaying his visa for over twenty-six years. He reportedly entered Japan in 1993 using his brother's passport for tourist purposes. The man admitted to the charge and has been working day jobs since his arrival. Police arrested him after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his prolonged stay. Japan's Justice Ministry reported fewer visa overstayers in 2026 compared to 1993.