I’m not familiar with Japanese law, so I asked ChatGPT to analyze the chapter and list the crimes Yami committed. Here’s what it came up with:
- Child Exploitation and Child Pornography:
- Japan has strict laws against the exploitation of minors. The Child Welfare Act and Act on Regulation of Child Prostitution and Child Pornography prohibit the creation, distribution, and possession of child pornography. If the picture of the underage girl is sexualized or used to promote sexual exploitation, it would fall under these laws.
Penalties: Up to 5 years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 5 million yen.
- Human Trafficking:
- Human trafficking, including for sexual exploitation, is illegal in Japan under the Act on Punishment of Activities Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Protection of Children. If the girl is being exploited through a prostitution app, it would constitute trafficking. Japan also has international obligations to prevent human trafficking.
Penalties: Up to 7 years of imprisonment, potentially up to 10 years depending on aggravating factors.
- Fraud and Deception:
- Fraud is defined in Japan's Penal Code (specifically Articles 246 and 247) as deliberately deceiving someone to cause them harm or to gain something unjust. Tricking the girl into waiting in a location under false pretenses could be classified as fraud or deception.
Penalties: Up to 10 years of imprisonment and/or a fine, with harsher penalties for exploiting minors.
- Conspiracy or Facilitation of Prostitution:
- Facilitation of prostitution is illegal under the Prostitution Prevention Law (also known as the Anti-Prostitution Law). This includes arranging, aiding, or encouraging someone to engage in prostitution. If girl (1) is setting up the situation to exploit girl (2) for prostitution, she could be charged with this crime.
Penalties: Up to 3 years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 3 million yen, with potential for up to 5 years if involving minors.
- Child Endangerment:
Child endangerment in Japan can involve putting a child at risk of harm, either physically or mentally. The Child Welfare Act requires the protection of minors from situations that could cause harm or exploitation. The act of tricking the girl into a potentially harmful situation could fall under this law.
Penalties: Up to 5 years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 5 million yen.
In summary, the penalties could range from 3 to 7 years in prison for each individual offense, with the possibility of longer sentences for aggravated crimes (such as those involving minors or organized criminal activity). For particularly severe or multiple offenses, the total sentence could be higher. Additionally, the court may impose fines alongside imprisonment.
If the crimes are prosecuted as a combination of offenses (e.g., trafficking, child pornography, and fraud), the sentences could be cumulative, leading to even longer prison terms.
