Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang confirmed today that Japanese police have arrested a Vietnamese citizen on charges of robbery, murder, and illegal entry in the city of Imari, Saga prefecture.

"Vietnamese representative agencies in Japan have contacted local authorities to verify information and carry out citizen protection measures in accordance with Vietnamese and Japanese law. Vietnamese representative agencies in Japan will closely coordinate with local authorities to investigate and handle the case according to legal regulations," Hang said.

The spokesperson expressed deep condolences to the victim's family, calling it "very sad news." The Vietnamese consul general in Fukuoka also sent a letter of condolence to the governor of Saga prefecture and the victim's family.

Japanese police escort Dam Duy Khang (in white) on 27/7. Photo: Yomiuri

Japanese police escort Dam Duy Khang (in white) on 27/7. Photo: Yomiuri

Saga prefectural police on 27/7 arrested Dam Duy Khang, a 24-year-old Vietnamese trainee, on suspicion of breaking into the home of 40-year-old Japanese language teacher Mukumoto Maiko to rob and kill her.

According to Saga police, Khang threatened Maiko and her 70-year-old mother with a knife, demanding money before attacking them. Khang reportedly stole over 10,000 yen (68 USD) and fled. Maiko died in front of her house, and her mother sustained injuries to her neck and other areas.

Khang, a food processing trainee, lived with other Vietnamese trainees near the victim's house. Police confiscated a bloodstained 13.5 cm knife, believed to be the murder weapon.

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