Ippei Mizuhara Fraud Case: Is a 4-Year Sentence Enough to Deter Future Crimes?

Ippei Mizuhara Fraud Case: Is a 4-Year Sentence Enough to Deter Future Crimes?

Question from a reader:
Considering that Ippei Mizuhara stole several billion yen, I truly believe that a sentence of 4 years and 9 months is quite lenient. I’m worried that this could lead to an increase in fraud cases amounting to 2.6 billion yen. If he manages to escape, he could live comfortably for the rest of his life, and even