Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the fatal attack
TokyoReporter
A six-person mob tortured university student Tomoya Hase in an Ebetsu City park in October 2024
Miyazaki suffered body bruises, head lacerations, internal oral injuries
Victim was falsely told, 'If you don't replace it, it will catch fire'
Suspect worked with a 17-year-old boy to generate the images
Suspect also allegedly defrauded an elderly woman out of 150 million yen in cash
Arrest comes amid a growing wave of crackdowns across the Kansai region
New policy is strictly aimed at 'maintaining tranquility and dignity'
Suspect said, 'No comment'
Defendant also stomped on victim's face several times, prosecutors say