Starbucks Gossip: Man arrested for threatening attacks on Starbucks stores in Tokyo

December 25, 2005

Man arrested for threatening attacks on Starbucks stores in Tokyo

Hiroki Okano, 28, allegedly sent a series of e-mails to several Starbucks store in Tokyo since late November, threatening bombing, arson and other attacks. Okano admitted sending the e-mails, telling police he did so because shop staff laughed at him behind his back. (Associated Press)

Dec 25, 2005 2:32:04 PM

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