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"Weren't You Sending a Sign to an Accomplice?" Influencer Sticks Out Tongue and Winks While Being Transferred to Prosecutors

A Japanese influencer in her 20s, who was arrested on drug possession charges, has sparked controversy after making unexpected gestures toward cameras while being transferred to prosecutors.

Yamato Rino, the influencer facing drug possession charges, was being transferred from the Harajuku Police Station in Tokyo to prosecutors on the 17th when she noticed the cameras. She placed both hands on her cheeks, stuck out her tongue slightly, and winked in an unexpected display.

Netizens reacted with anger, commenting, "It looks like she is enjoying this," and "It seems like she is showing no remorse at all." Yamato Rino also made gestures during her police arrest, raising her fingers as if signaling something.

This led some to speculate whether the gesture might be a signal to individuals involved in the crime.

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