seeDNA to Provide Free DNA Re-testing for False Accusation Cases, Covering Up to 50,000 Yen Per Case

seeDNA Launches Support Program for False Accusations

seeDNA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Adachi-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kihon Fukin), an ISO 9001 and Privacy Mark certified DNA laboratory, announced the launch of the "False Accusation Rescue DNA Re-testing Free Support Program" effective May 15, 2026. This initiative is specifically designed for law firms representing clients claiming false accusations in criminal cases.

Under this program, seeDNA will bear the full cost of DNA testing up to 50,000 yen per case. As an independent third-party institution, the company aims to support defense activities based on scientific evidence.

### Background of the Program In September 2024, the acquittal in the Hakamada retrial case sparked nationwide debate over the evidentiary value of past DNA testing. Furthermore, in 2025, it was revealed that a technician at the Saga Prefectural Police Lab had committed fraud in 130 DNA tests, 16 of which were used as evidence in serious crimes such as attempted murder.

As trust in public forensic laboratories faces scrutiny, seeDNA, as an independent private laboratory, is launching this program to assist defense efforts that might otherwise be abandoned due to the financial burden of re-testing.

### Program Highlights - **Eligibility**: Limited to requests from law firms (lawyers) handling false accusation defense in criminal cases. - **Support**: Full coverage of DNA testing fees up to 50,000 yen per case. - **Technical Strength**: Japan's only patented "Special DNA Testing Technology" capable of analyzing damaged or trace samples. - **Quality Assurance**: ISO 9001/Privacy Mark certified, featuring automated double-analysis (W-check) with a zero-error record. - **Start Date**: May 15, 2026.

### Program Details - **Target Cases**: Criminal cases where DNA evidence affects factual determination (including retrial requests, appeals, and investigation stages). - **Available Tests**: Paternity/kinship DNA testing, special DNA testing (damaged/trace samples), forensic DNA profiling, and Y-chromosome analysis. - **Application**: Lawyers must contact the company via email ([email protected]). Support is granted based on an assessment of the case details. - **Capacity**: Up to 20 cases per year (first-come, first-served basis).

The program is restricted to lawyers and law firms to ensure that tests are conducted under proper legal procedures and hold evidentiary value.