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A 2017 case in Japan revealed how a Twitter user preyed on vulnerable people posting about depression and suicidal thoughts, luring them to his apartment with promises of compassionate listening. He systematically manipulated victims, restraining them and offering a twisted “peaceful” death. The investigation uncovered a pattern of digital recruitment, prompting legal reforms to criminalize online suicide inducement and new platform safety features, while highlighting the need for better mental‑health support and vigilance against online predation.

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