Online Threats

This case highlights the legal consequences of making criminal threats online in Japan.

1. Reiwa 7 (Wa) No. 8 Forcible Obstruction of Business Case

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (January 2025)
3. Original Case: 令和7(わ)8 威力業務妨害
4. InstitutionsAichi Prefectural PoliceSquare Enix Co., Ltd.Nagoya District Court
5. Case Tags: Forcible Obstruction of Business;Game Threat Incident;Online Threats;Criminal Trial 2025