Almost 500 survivors of disgraced Japanese talent agent Johnny Kitagawa, had been paid compensation as of mid-September, according to Smile-Up, the company charged with disbursing compensation to the survivors of decades of sexual abuse.

Compensation claims were received from 998 people. Of these, 237 were not contactable, Smile-Up said in a new status report. 524 claims have so far been approved, and 206 rejected. 501 people have accepted the compensation offer, and compensation has been paid to 492 people. 31 people are still being vetted. 

Compensation details have not been disclosed. 

Smile-Up urged outstanding claimants to contact them asap.