Celebrities and public figures receiving death threats is nothing new, and while most of these are often empty words, they can still be deeply unsettling. That said, one can only imagine the fear of receiving a death threat from someone allegedly known for violence and with multiple criminal records.
Yesterday (Wednesday, 13th August), Japanese content creator Kaz, or Kaz_Fula, who is based in Malaysia, posted a video on his social media platforms revealing that he and his family had received death threats from the owner of a local ramen restaurant. Here’s what happened:
In the video, he shared a screenshot of an Instagram post by the owner of Menya Shishido, in which the latter allegedly stated his intention to murder the influencer, his wife and their children. In addition, one of the posts reportedly contained a warning that he would go on a killing spree and set buildings on fire. Kazu also provided a news article detailing the restaurant owner’s past arrest and charges for domestic violence and child abuse.
“I’m really scared and shocked. How can this man, who has been charged with violence and child abuse, still run a business freely while so many Japanese and Malaysian people remain terrified by what he has done?,” the content creator wrote in his captions. Kaz suspects that the owner, identified as Kamizato Shozo, is seeking revenge on those he believes were responsible for the decline of his ramen business.
After a quick check on the accused’s personal social media, it appears that there are pinned announcements stating that his restaurants would no longer be accepting Japanese customers, except for trusted friends, and even they would be subject to a verification process. Kaz said he has lodged reports with both the local authorities and the Japanese Embassy, but is still awaiting an update on the case. “I don’t know what’s going to happen. There’s a possibility we may need to leave Malaysia for my family’s safety,” he added.
Shortly after he posted the video, Malaysian netizens and celebrity friends expressed their support and sympathy for the influencer. Many offered advice on further steps he could take to protect his family, while others were shocked by the allegations and tagged the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), urging them to investigate the matter.
There were also a few who were sceptical of the story, as it supposedly contradicts the stories they’ve been hearing about the restaurant owner’s issue. What do you think about this situation?
Watch the full video below:
