11 Indonesian Citizens Arrested For Alleged Murder Cases In Japan

JAKARTA - Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Judha Nugraha conveyed that the Isesaki Police in Gunma, Japan, arrested 11 Indonesian citizens on charges of murder and immigration violations.

Currently, the Isesaki Police are still investigating all Indonesian citizens who were arrested on the two charges and the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo continues to communicate with the Isesaki Police.

Reported by ANTARA, Thursday, January 16, Judha said the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo continues to oversee the legal process against Indonesian citizens and provide legal assistance to ensure their rights are fulfilled, while the bodies have been returned to Indonesia on January 11, 2025.

Previously, there was a case of the murder of fellow Indonesian citizens on November 3, 2024 in Isesaki, Gunma, Japan.

An Indonesian citizen died with stab wounds while three other Indonesian citizens were hospitalized.

The four Indonesian citizens who live in Japan exceed the time limit set by the visa (overstay permit) and are suspected of being victims of robbery.