Police have arrested a 20-year-old University of Tokyo student for taking several pictures of a naked 13-year-old school girl and circulating them via his mobile phone.

According to police, the student, identified as Himuka Taira, faces charges for both child pornography, and hiring a minor for sex acts. Fuji TV reported that at the end of January, Taira met with the young girl on a social network site. After taking pictures and filming her in the nude, Taira proceeded to share the images using his cell phone.

Police said Taira has admitted to the charges and said he knew the girl was only 13.

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