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Fujisawa is in his 70s and was jailed 15 times for shoplifting. He was desperate to go back

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As living costs rise, a growing number of elderly people in Japan are resorting to theft. For some, prison is not a deterrent, it’s the goal.

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Fujisawa is in his 70s and was jailed 15 times for shoplifting. He was desperate to go back

As living costs rise, a growing number of elderly people in Japan are resorting to theft. For some, prison is not a deterrent, it’s the goal.

·Artarmon, Australia
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SBS News broke the news in Artarmon, Australia on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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