Devi Fujin Questioned by Police for 5 Hours Over Assault Allegations Responds to Press After Interrogation

Why Devi Fujin lost her temper with a female employee

It was revealed on April 16 that Devi Fujin (85) was referred for indictment on charges of assaulting a female employee at her office.

An executive from a talent production company disclosed the events that led to the assault:

“In mid-February, at a dinner held at a restaurant in Shibuya, Devi Fujin reportedly threw a champagne glass at the female employee. It seems that the female employee was opposed to the idea of Mrs. Devi Fujin founding her new political party, the ’12 Peace Party,’ and running in the upcoming Upper House elections this summer. Mrs. Devi became very upset, which led to the incident. The female employee consulted the police and reportedly filed a complaint.”

Following the submission of the complaint, the police proceeded with a cautious investigation. On March 22, they conducted a hearing with Devi Fujin at the Shibuya Police Station.

She was seen entering the station at around 1:30 PM, alone in the back seat of a police vehicle. She was next seen leaving the station at around 6:30 PM, again alone in the same vehicle. When a reporter from Friday Digital attempted to ask about the assault on the female employee, Devi Fujin didn’t even look at them and drove away.

The impact of the criminal referral on her political ambitions

“Usually, interrogations last one to two hours, but the fact that it lasted five hours indicates that the police conducted a thorough investigation. The police have likely conducted a careful investigation before referring the case. If the prosecution decides to press charges, it will have a significant impact on the lady’s Senate election run and the future of her new political party,” said a reporter from a TV station’s news department.

On March 23, the day after her interrogation, we approached DeVie at her home for an interview.

— Is it true that you assaulted a female employee?

“No, that’s not true.”

Her response seemed less powerful than usual, with a sense of unease.

— You were interrogated at the Shibuya police station on the 22nd. What did you talk about?

“I can’t really talk about that. Sorry.”

With that, DeVie entered her house.

Following the criminal referral, there is now the possibility of an indictment for DeVie. At the age of 85, she had taken on the role of the leader of a new political party and expressed her intent to run in the Senate election, but it seems her plans may be significantly disrupted.