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Prosecutors at the Tokyo District Court requested a prison sentence of two years and six months on the 14th for Reika Miyazaki (legal name: Reika Kuroki), a 38-year-old beauty influencer and entrepreneur charged with violating the Corporate Tax Act. The case, involving a massive tax evasion of approximately 157 million yen (approx. $1 million USD), has caused a significant stir on social media due to her status as a highly influential public figure. "I didn't know the difference between tax saving and tax evasion" — Cold reactions to tearful explanation According to the indictment, Miyazaki systematically evaded corporate taxes by recording fictitious expenses to secure company funds. During questioning on the 14th, she admitted to the charges and offered a tearful apology, stating, "I am deeply reflecting on my actions." However, she also claimed, "There were parts where I did not understand the difference between tax saving and tax evasion." This exp...

Popular influencer Reika Miyazaki has been indicted on charges of income tax evasion totaling approximately 150 million yen, following a complaint filed by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. This development has garnered significant attention on social media. A particular point of discussion following these reports is the revelation that Miyazaki is the eldest daughter of Hakushin Kun (Baek Jin-hun), a former House of Councillors member of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), comments such as "Isn't she Hakushin Kun's daughter?" and "Just as expected from Hakushin Kun's daughter; blood is thicker than water, isn't it?" have been flooding in, fueling public interest in a scandal involving a politician's family. Hakushin Kun, a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party, is also known for having previously served as the head of the Japan branch of the Chosun Ilbo newspaper. While Miyazaki ...

Reika Miyazaki (real name Reika Kuroki, 37), who operates as a popular influencer, has been indicted without arrest on charges of tax evasion amounting to approximately 157 million yen. The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau had already filed a criminal complaint against her, suspecting she concealed approximately 496 million yen in income over two years, evading a total of about 157 million yen in corporate and consumption taxes. According to reports, Miyazaki is believed to have concealed her income by methods such as recording fictitious outsourcing fees. Regarding this matter, Miyazaki's side commented, "We will promptly handle the necessary amended tax returns and tax payments." However, the criminal complaint and indictment without arrest indicate a situation that cannot be resolved by merely filing an amended return; if found guilty, she will acquire a criminal record. This news has caused a significant stir on the social media platform "X." Many users have e...