In connection with a series of wide-area robberies that have sprung up across the country, the local court has so far dismissed one case involving one of the four Japanese nationals whom Japan is requesting extradition to the Philippines. I'm here.
Another trial procedure remains in the Philippines over this suspect, and attention is focused on whether legal conditions for extradition to Japan are met.
In connection with the series of wide-area robberies, the Japanese police authorities have issued arrest warrants for involvement in other special fraud cases, including
Yuki Watanabe and
Tomonobu Kojima , and
Seiya Fujita.
▽ I requested the Philippine side to hand over the four suspects Masato Imamura.
However, three of the four are in the process of trial or proceedings for other cases in the Philippines, which is an obstacle to their extradition to Japan.
Regarding Fujita, the Philippine court has so far dismissed the trial of the intimidation case.
However, Fujita is facing multiple court proceedings alleging that he was involved in violent incidents in other parts of the Philippines.
The prosecution has filed a motion to dismiss the case, and the court is expected to make a decision soon.
The Philippine Justice Minister has indicated that the suspects who are ready may be handed over first, and attention is being paid to whether the legal conditions for handing over Fujita's custody are met.