According to a new crime report, a translator of Jujutsu Kaisen has been arrested on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Stefaan Koza was taken in by the Herndon, Virginia police. The 33-year-old suspect is charged with five felony counts of possession and five counts of distribution.
Currently Koza. are being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Police said they carried out the arrest along with the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. Koza is expected to undergo his hearing in early March 2021.
Koza is best known as a manga translator within the fandom, and he also uses aliases like Steady and Steady Studios for his online projects. Koza recently started translating Jujutsu Kaisen for Viz Media, but the accused also does English translations for other titles such as Tokyo Shinobi Squad, we never learn, and more.
At this time, Viz Media has not yet commented on the situation.
For fans of Jujutsu Kaisen, this update comes as a surprise, but creator Gege Akutami has absolutely not been a part of this ordeal. The Japanese creator has been completely removed from the translation efforts of his manga. Akutami started publishing Jujutsu Kaisen back in March 2018, and it has gained massive popularity with the release of its anime. The first season of the show has ended with its debut and will be adjusting its second season in light of the new year.
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HT – ANN