According to Japanese sources, the Japan Coast Guard recently reported that between April 2021 and June 2024, a total of 3,312 maritime security officers from all over Japan were suspected of receiving multiple or mistaken “navigation allowances” in violation of regulations, totaling about 37 million yen. According to reports, related impersonation “has existed since about 40 years ago.” The Japan Coast Guard issued serious warnings, salary cuts, etc. to more than 100 people involved, including the captain, the Minister of Maritime Safety in charge of supervision, and the director. Japan Coast Guard Director Yoshio Seguchi was also punished with a 10% salary cut. The Japan Coast Guard said it has sent payment notices to relevant personnel and plans to recover the money by September.

According to Japanese sources, the Japan Coast Guard recently reported that between April 2021 and June 2024, a total of 3,312 maritime security officers from all over Japan were suspected of receiving multiple or mistaken “navigation allowances” in violation of regulations, totaling about 37 million yen. According to reports, related impersonation “has existed since about 40 years ago.” The Japan Coast Guard issued serious warnings, salary cuts, etc. to more than 100 people involved, including the captain, the Minister of Maritime Safety in charge of supervision, and the director. Japan Coast Guard Director Yoshio Seguchi was also punished with a 10% salary cut. The Japan Coast Guard said it has sent payment notices to relevant personnel and plans to recover the money by September.