Japan - The Communication Interception Law, which authorizes wiretapping as part of investigations, took effect in 2000. The Metropolitan Police Department carried out Japan's first wiretap authorized under the law in 2002.
Police across Japan conducted authorized wiretaps in a record 11 cases in 2008, up four from the previous year, that lead to the arrest of 34 people, Justice Minister Eisuke Mori told a Cabinet meeting Friday.
The number of arrests was the same as 2007... "Know-how on authorized wiretapping seems to be steadily taking hold," the Justice Ministry said. (more)
