Middle School Teacher in Ichikawa Arrested on Indecent Assault Charges

Chiba Prefecture Police arrested a teacher at a municipal middle school in Ichikawa on June 17, 2026, on suspicion of indecent assault without consent. The arrest came after an investigation into inappropriate physical contact with an underage female. According to reports, the teacher is suspected of touching the victim's body without consent. The case has drawn attention as part of ongoing efforts to prevent misconduct in educational settings across Chiba Prefecture. The arrest reflects continuing concerns about inappropriate conduct by educators in the region, following a series of similar incidents involving school staff members.