We knew this was bound to happen considering the rapid appreciation of Japanese aged statement whiskies. A little surprised it was two Japanese males that were caught and arrested, although I'm sure there are other fakes floating around with so many empty bottles available on auction sites, etc.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/20...t-app-mercari/

Was debating whether or not to post this in the long-running Japanese whisky thread, so hope it's ok that I created a new post.