The Japanese embassy on Wednesday lauded the Philippine government's "constructive" response and cooperation on the deportation of its citizens involved in organized robberies across Japan. Manila deported on Tuesday morning two of four Japanese suspects Toshiya Fujita and Kiyoto Imamura to Japan. Two others—the alleged mastermind Yuki Watanabe and Kojima Tomonobu—will be sent back late Wednesday night.
The Japanese embassy on Wednesday lauded the Philippine government's "constructive" response and cooperation on the deportation of its citizens involved in organized robberies across Japan.
"On January 30, the Government of Japan made anew request of early deportation of four Japanese detained at the Bureau of Immigration. We appreciate the constructive response and cooperation of the related agencies of the Philippines government to realize deportation of two of them," said embassy media relations officer Hitomi Akihiko in a statement sent to GMA News Online.
Philippine officials said a swift deportation and resolution of the matter would ensure that there would be no "distractions" when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes his first visit to Japan from February 8 to 12 since assuming the presidency in June last year. Remulla said Philippine authorities have confiscated 24 communication devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and chargers, from the detainees.Escorted back to Japan by nine Japanese police escorts, Fujita and Imamura, both 38, were seen in photos released by the Philippine Immigration bureau wearing handcuffs, light blue shorts, navy shirt, and bulletproof vests.
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