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Tokyo’s ‘oldest man’ has been dead for 30 years
Thursday, July 29, 2010 22:42
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Officials had planned a birthday celebration to honour Mr Kato but they found him dead
He was thought to be the oldest man in Tokyo – but when officials went to congratulate Sogen Kato on his 111th birthday, they uncovered mummified skeletal remains lying in his bed.
Mr Kato may have been dead for 30 years according to Japanese authorities.
They grew suspicious when they went to honour Mr Kato at his address in Adachi ward, but his granddaughter told them he "doesn't want to see anybody".
Police are now investigating the family on possible fraud charges.
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