Crime in Japan: Stalkers turn to GPS devices to track victims

Small devices can be easily hidden among belongings or on vehicles

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 Readily available anti-loss tags enable stalkers to track people using smartphones. (Photo by Nikkei)

SAYA KANAUCHI

OSAKA, Japan -- Small GPS trackers, designed to keep track of valuable items or children's whereabouts, are increasingly being used by stalkers, who place them in victims' belongings to monitor their location.

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