The police officer of the Ashiya Police Station of the Hyogo Prefectural Police was sent documents on suspicion of violating the Local Civil Service Law for leaking investigation information to two female acquaintances.
Leakage to other persons was also confirmed, and the police officer was disciplinary for three months and retired on request.
The document was sent to a 54-year-old male police officer who belongs to the criminal section of the Ashiya police station. There is a suspicion of violation.
Later, one of the women was arrested by the police for being involved in another case, and analysis of the smartphone revealed an information leak.
In response to the investigation, the police officer admitted the charges and stated that he wanted to build a good relationship to obtain information.
In addition to the charges of sending documents, the police officer also leaked investigation information to seven outsiders and received gift certificates from acquaintances he met during the investigation.
On the 12th, the police officer was disciplinary for three months and retired on request.
Kazuhiko Teramichi, Inspector General of the Hyogo Prefectural Police, commented, "We deeply apologize to the citizens of the prefecture. In the future, we will make further thorough business management, including proper management of police information, and strive to prevent recurrence." I am.