Kagawa: Filipino Woman Arrested for Illegally Claiming ¥4.23 Million in Welfare, Igniting Controversy Over Foreigner Welfare System
In Kagawa Prefecture, a 45-year-old Filipino woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraud for illegally receiving approximately 4.23 million yen in public assistance benefits. This incident has sparked a significant backlash on social media, with "fraud charges" becoming a trending topic and igniting vigorous debate over Japan's public assistance system for foreign residents and its implementation. According to reports, the arrested woman allegedly received public assistance benefits for about four years despite not being eligible. The illicit receipt reportedly came to light after a report from her husband, and the police are now investigating the detailed circumstances. In response to this news, numerous voices on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have called for a review of the public assistance system for foreigners itself, with comments such as "Welfare for foreigners should be abolished" and "Their home country should bear the responsibili...