In 763 they were arrested, but Sukunamaro took sole responsibility for the affair and due to his majesty, one of eight unpardonable crimes, he was dismissed from office and deprived of his surname.
天平宝字7年（763年）4人は逮捕されるが、宿奈麻呂は単独犯行を主張、八虐の一つである大不敬との罪により解官の上、姓も剥奪された。