Japanese Actor Murasugi Seminosuke Admits Drug Possession Allegations

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Dec.12.2023
Japanese Actor Murasugi Seminosuke Admits Drug Possession Allegations
Japanese actor Seminosuke Murasugi, real name Tomokazu Murasugi, admits to allegations of receiving marijuana and other controlled substances.

According to a report by the Japanese news agency on December 12, Japanese actor Murasugi Seminosuke has admitted to allegations of receiving marijuana and other controlled substances on multiple occasions.

 

Tomokazu Murasugi, whose real name is Tomokazu Murasugi, is 58 years old and resides in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. He has been suspected of receiving marijuana and other drugs multiple times between November last year and January this year.

 

According to reports, it has been revealed that Villager Sugi came into contact with drug dealers through an online medium and communicated with them using encrypted social networking services. Subsequently, the drugs were received through a mail delivery service. During the investigation into the drug dealers' bank accounts, the police discovered transaction records associated with Sugi.

 

In the world of theater, Murasugi is a familiar face, having played significant roles in numerous plays and stage productions, including NHK's historical drama series.

 

After his arrest, Village Sugii's theater group "Otona Keikaku" released a statement on their official website. They stated that they are currently verifying the facts with their lawyer and sincerely apologize to anyone concerned about this matter. They assure that they will promptly address the issue.

 

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