Arrest made after man threatens to blow up Nintendo's headquarters
Nintendo Everything • • technology
Key Points:
- A 27-year-old unemployed man was arrested by Kyoto police on May 12 for threatening to blow up Nintendo's headquarters, with charges of suspected obstruction of business.
- The man sent envelopes to Nintendo containing threatening messages claiming he had planted multiple bombs and that his plans could not be stopped.
- Nintendo reported the threats to police on March 16, leading to a search of the area that found no suspicious items at the time.
- The suspect has admitted to the charges, but his motive remains unclear as investigations continue.
- This incident follows the recent cancellation of Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo due to threats against employees and participants, with a separate suspect already arrested in that case.