<p>Police in Japan have detained a 43-year-old Pokemon fan whose drive to "catch 'em all" saw him allegedly forge ice cream sticks in a competition to win cards featuring the game's characters.</p>.<p>Local media said Takashi Ono is suspected of engraving "You win a Gari-Pokemon card" on at least 25 popsicle sticks in November, hoping to cash in on a competition run by the Garigarikun brand.</p>.<p>The manufacturer contacted police after growing suspicious that a single person had sent them multiple sticks, which were supposed to be rare finds, Kyodo news agency said.</p>.<p>There was no immediate word on whether Ono had managed to secure any of the Pokemon cards, or whether the competition would now be cancelled.</p>.<p>The ice cream manufacturer has warned that "fake lucky popsicle sticks" might now be circulating for sale online.</p>
<p>Police in Japan have detained a 43-year-old Pokemon fan whose drive to "catch 'em all" saw him allegedly forge ice cream sticks in a competition to win cards featuring the game's characters.</p>.<p>Local media said Takashi Ono is suspected of engraving "You win a Gari-Pokemon card" on at least 25 popsicle sticks in November, hoping to cash in on a competition run by the Garigarikun brand.</p>.<p>The manufacturer contacted police after growing suspicious that a single person had sent them multiple sticks, which were supposed to be rare finds, Kyodo news agency said.</p>.<p>There was no immediate word on whether Ono had managed to secure any of the Pokemon cards, or whether the competition would now be cancelled.</p>.<p>The ice cream manufacturer has warned that "fake lucky popsicle sticks" might now be circulating for sale online.</p>