They DID NOT. The XMR was "traced" AFTER the guys get arrested. Look te discussion @ Reddit to know more and make your own conclusion:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/1g8pkih/japanese_authorities_arrested_a_gang_of_18/
Pachorro
npub140…3cwhw
2024-10-22 16:22:58
in reply to nevent1q…sj70
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2024-10-22 16:22:58Event JSON
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