Japan to expel swimmer from Asian Games for theft

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Japan has expelled one of its swimmers from the Asian Games while he is investigated for allegedly stealing a camera.

Naoya Tomita, 25, could face criminal charges for allegedly stealing a camera owned by a South Korean media organization, team officials announced Saturday.

Tomita was caught by surveillance cameras putting the camera in his bag on Thursday after watching his teammates compete and team officials said he has admitted taking the camera.

"I can't recall anything like this ever happening before with a Japanese athlete at the Asian Games," said Tsuyoshi Aoki, the head of Japan's delegation. "It is a violation of the most basic code of conduct."

"We offer our deep apologies."

Aoki said Tomita would have to pay his own airfare home.