The Cunning Tactics of Kabukicho’s Notorious Dating Scam Duo Yuri the Turtle Dash and Laila the Fast Runner

I Encountered “Yuri the Turtle Dash!”

From the distance, I saw a woman wearing a distinctive hat and mask, just like the ones I had seen on X (formerly Twitter), walking with a middle-aged man. There was no doubt—it was “Yuri the Turtle Dash.” The two entered a rental room. Shortly after, I saw her again entering another rental room with a different man. Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep an eye on the entrance long enough to catch her “turtle dash” escape in action. However, within just an hour, it seemed like two men had already fallen victim to her scam.

There are many rumors swirling around “Yuri the Turtle Dash.” Some say, “She continued her scams even after being beaten up and covered in bruises by men seeking revenge.” Others claim, “She’s being threatened by a yakuza group acting as her backers.” With rumors of yakuza involvement, it’s probably best not to approach her lightly, even out of curiosity.