India, June 26 -- Japanese actor Nijiro Murakami, widely known for his breakout role as Shuntaro Chishiya in Netflix's global hit Alice in Borderland, is currently facing legal trouble in his home country. Tokyo's Harajuku Police Station recently wrapped up an investigation into assault claims made by Murakami's former girlfriend. Following their inquiry, law enforcement officials officially referred the actor's case to prosecutors to determine the next legal steps.

A domestic violence investigation into Nijiro Murakami was launched after his former girlfriend filed a report with law enforcement earlier this year, according to the Japanese media outlet Nikkan Sports.

Authorities state that the actor is accused of assaulting the woman fo...