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A 22-year-old Vietnamese national has been arrested following a bear spray incident at a post office in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, that forced the facility to close and sent five people to hospital.
According to police, Nhat Duy Huynh, a Vietnamese national, is suspected of forcible obstruction of business after allegedly dispersing an unidentified substance at the Nagoya Nagaremachi Post Office in Kanayama, Naka Ward, at around 11:40 a.m. on July 1, 2026.
Authorities believe the substance was bear spray, which caused the post office to suspend operations for the remainder of the day.
Eight people reported feeling unwell, and five people—including the suspect—were transported to hospital. All were conscious, and no life-threatening injuries were reported.
During questioning, Huynh denied the allegation, according to police.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Source: Japanese media reports, July 2026.

A Vietnamese national has been arrested for allegedly providing stolen credit card information that was leaked from the online store of Saga Hirakawaya, a long-established tofu manufacturer in Saga Prefecture.
According to police, Tuong Anh Nguyen (22), a Vietnamese national working at a restaurant and living in Kita Ward, Tokyo, allegedly supplied stolen credit card information in January 2026 to a Vietnamese woman who had previously been arrested on suspicion of theft and other offenses.
Investigators say the woman used the stolen card information to purchase a hairbrush worth approximately ¥5,500 through an online shopping website.
Police said Nguyen and the woman were acquaintances who lived in the same apartment building.
Last month, Saga Hirakawaya announced that its online store had been compromised in a cyberattack and that the credit card information of up to 5,783 customers may have been leaked.
Police are investigating how the stolen credit card information was obtained and whether the case is connected to a larger organized criminal network.
Source: Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting / Japanese media reports, July 2026.

A Vietnamese national who had already been arrested and indicted for allegedly confining a Filipino woman living in Aichi Prefecture has been rearrested on suspicion of demanding ransom from her family.
According to police, Van Phong Hoang (29), an unemployed Vietnamese national, allegedly sent messages via social media to the victim’s family in May 2026, demanding money in exchange for her release.
The messages reportedly included statements such as:
“If you give us money, we will guarantee her life.”
“Will she die? Are you going to transfer the money or not?”
Investigators say the suspect also sent videos showing the woman being assaulted in an attempt to force her family to pay a ransom.
Hoang had previously been arrested and indicted for allegedly confining the Filipino woman inside a building in Saitama Prefecture. The new allegations emerged during the subsequent investigation.
Police also arrested four additional Vietnamese nationals—both men and women—for allegedly participating in the confinement.
The victim was reportedly held at multiple locations for about one week before being rescued by police.
Including earlier arrests of Japanese and Vietnamese suspects, the case has now resulted in multiple arrests. Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a financial dispute and suspect that additional individuals, including those who may have acted as organizers or directed the operation, were involved.
Police have not disclosed whether the suspects have admitted or denied the allegations.
Source: Japanese media reports, July 2026.

A Vietnamese national has been arrested on suspicion of illegally performing blood draws without a medical license after allegedly offering prenatal testing services through social media.
According to police, Van Tinh Le (36), a Vietnamese caregiver, allegedly drew blood from a 34-year-old pregnant woman in September 2025 at a parking lot in Honjo, Saitama Prefecture, despite not being licensed to practice medicine in Japan.
Investigators say Le recruited people seeking non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) through social media, collected blood samples, and charged fees in exchange for providing test results.
During questioning, Le reportedly told police:
“When I was in Vietnam, I performed blood draws and administered IV drips. I thought it was also allowed in Japan.”
Police believe Le may have carried out similar unauthorized procedures in other cases and are continuing their investigation.
Source: Fuji Television / Japanese media reports, July 2026.

A 30-year-old Chinese national has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after allegedly participating in an SNS-based investment scam that targeted a man in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture.
According to Takamatsu Minami Police Station, the suspect, an unemployed Chinese national with no fixed address, allegedly conspired with unidentified accomplices to defraud a man in his 50s of ¥180,000.
Police say that between October 29 and November 14, 2025, the suspects used social media to impersonate a woman and persuaded the victim to participate in what they described as an online shopping side business.
The victim was allegedly told that he needed to pay product procurement fees in order to earn money. Believing the claims, he transferred a total of ¥180,000 to bank accounts designated by the suspects in two separate payments.
The investigation began after the victim reported the fraud to police.
The suspect denies the allegation, telling investigators:
“I did not commit fraud.”
Police are continuing to investigate possible accomplices and whether the suspect was involved in additional fraud cases.
Source: KSB Setonaikai Broadcasting / Japanese media reports, July 2026.

Four people have been arrested by Yamagata and Ishikawa prefectural police in connection with an alleged cybercrime operation that investigators believe was directed by a China-based unauthorized access group.
According to police, a 47-year-old Chinese national living in Suginami, Tokyo, who identifies herself as a part-time employee, is suspected of being a senior member of the group.
The other suspects include:
a 61-year-old temporary worker from Chiba City, arrested on suspicion of violating Japan’s Unauthorized Computer Access Act;
a 29-year-old unemployed Chinese national living in Kawaguchi, Saitama; and
a 22-year-old Chinese national and vocational school student living in Toshima, Tokyo, both arrested on suspicion of transporting stolen property.
Police have not disclosed whether any of the four suspects have admitted or denied the allegations.
Investigators allege that on October 4, 2025, the female suspect and the male temporary worker conspired with unidentified accomplices to illegally access the online shopping account of a woman in her 50s in Ishikawa Prefecture using her ID and password, and fraudulently obtained a video game valued at approximately ¥3,000.
The other two suspects are accused of transporting stolen tablet devices and other property in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, while allegedly knowing the items were stolen.
Police believe the suspects are connected to a China-based cybercrime organization that carried out unauthorized access attacks against victims across Japan. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Kahoku Shimpō / Japanese media reports, June 2026.

More than 1,000 additional protected hermit crabs have been discovered in the hotel room of two Chinese nationals who were previously arrested for illegally capturing the animals on Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture.
The suspects, Jinhui Dong (28) and Zhongjie Huang (33), both Chinese nationals with no fixed address or known occupation, were arrested on June 24 on suspicion of violating Japan’s Cultural Properties Protection Act after allegedly capturing 12.8 kilograms of protected Okinawan hermit crabs without government permission.
According to Amami Police, the two suspects told investigators after their arrest that additional hermit crabs were being kept at the accommodation where they were staying.
Police searched the lodging on June 25 and discovered more than 1,000 additional hermit crabs. The animals have since been transferred to a specialist conservation facility in Amami City, where officials will determine the exact number and assess their condition.
The Okinawan hermit crab is a National Natural Monument in Japan, and capturing or possessing it without official authorization is prohibited by law.
The case follows a similar incident in May 2025, when three Chinese nationals were arrested and later convicted for allegedly capturing 5,200 protected hermit crabs on Amami Oshima for commercial purposes.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 28-year-old Vietnamese national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted theft and unlicensed driving after an alleged attempt to steal power cables from a solar power facility in Toyama Prefecture.
According to police, Huy Cuong Nguyen, an unemployed Vietnamese national with no fixed address, allegedly entered a solar power plant in Oyabe City on the night of June 19, 2026, along with other members of a theft group.
Investigators say the group cut transmission cables with cable cutters in an attempt to steal them. Approximately 1,840 kilograms of copper-containing cable was found cut and left at the scene.
Nguyen is also accused of driving a 4-ton truck without a valid driver’s license on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
Police had been investigating two cable thefts targeting solar power facilities in western Toyama earlier this year and identified the truck as a vehicle connected to the crimes.
During questioning, Nguyen admitted to the unlicensed driving allegation but refused to answer questions regarding the attempted theft.
Police believe the crime was carried out by a mobile, anonymously organized criminal group seeking to profit from the resale of stolen copper. Investigators suspect Nguyen acted as the group’s transportation driver and are continuing to search for other members.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 29-year-old Pakistani national has been rearrested on suspicion of driving without a valid license following his earlier arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Yamagata Prefecture.
According to police, Mohammad Israr, a company employee living in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, allegedly drove a passenger car without a driver’s license on a road in Amarume, Shonai Town, at around 12:10 a.m. on June 20, 2026.
The allegation emerged during an investigation following his arrest on the same day on suspicion of non-consensual indecent assault. Police allege that he touched a woman in her 30s over her clothing in the parking lot of a commercial facility in Shonai Town.
Investigators subsequently confirmed that he was allegedly driving without a valid license at the time of the incident.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both cases.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 20-year-old Chinese technical intern has been rearrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly attacking two co-workers at a food company in Fukuoka.
According to police, Peilin Song, a Chinese national living in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, allegedly attacked a 60-year-old male employee with a crowbar and his fists on June 8, 2026, repeatedly striking him in the head on a road outside the company.
The victim suffered serious injuries requiring approximately one month to recover.
Song had already been arrested at the scene on the same day after allegedly attempting to kill a 32-year-old female employee by striking her in the head with an axe inside the company’s building.
Police believe the male employee fled outside the building, but Song chased him and continued the attack.
During questioning, Song reportedly admitted the allegation, stating:
“It is true that I attacked the victim intending to kill him.”
The suspect has also told investigators that he had personal conflicts with company employees. Police are continuing to investigate the motive and the full circumstances surrounding the attacks.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A Chinese passenger has drawn widespread criticism after posting a video showing himself touching equipment inside the crew cabin of a Kintetsu “Hinotori” limited express train following a boarding mistake.
According to Kintetsu Railway, the passenger mistakenly boarded a limited express train bound for Nagoya instead of traveling to Nara on June 27. To help the family, the train made an unscheduled stop at Yamato-Yagi Station, where they could transfer more easily.
Because there was no suitable place for the passengers to wait before the temporary stop, a conductor allowed the family to wait briefly inside the crew cabin. While the conductor was occupied with operational duties, the passenger was filmed touching a control lever and posing for photos inside the cabin. His young daughter and a woman believed to be his wife also appeared in the video.
The video was later posted on social media by an account identifying itself as being based in Hong Kong, with the family expressing gratitude for the kindness of the train staff.
However, the footage quickly sparked criticism online after viewers pointed out that the passenger had handled equipment inside the crew cabin. The original post was later deleted.
Kintetsu stated that the controls touched by the passenger did not affect train operations, but described the behavior as dangerous and inappropriate. The company also said the conductor did not witness the passenger touching the equipment because he was carrying out safety checks at the time.
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism stated that allowing passengers into a crew cabin is not prohibited by law, but noted that it is generally undesirable because the cabin contains various operational controls.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

Two Vietnamese nationals have been arrested and charged with illegally possessing ketamine in Osaka’s Minami entertainment district, as police investigate suspected drug trafficking within the local Vietnamese community.
According to investigators, Van Thai Tran (31), a Vietnamese national, was charged after allegedly possessing ketamine on a street in Osaka’s Minami district in January 2026.
Another Vietnamese man, aged 26, was also charged with the same offense and has already been convicted.
Investigators believe the suspects obtained ketamine from Vietnamese drug dealers operating in nightclubs and other venues frequented by the Vietnamese community.
Police are investigating the possibility that illegal drug trafficking has become widespread within parts of Osaka’s Vietnamese community.
On June 28, authorities also searched a multi-tenant building in Osaka’s Minami district that houses Vietnamese-oriented businesses, including nightclubs. During the raid, police seized a large quantity of powder and other substances believed to be illegal drugs.
The investigation into the suspected drug distribution network is ongoing.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 33-year-old Vietnamese national has been rearrested on suspicion of trespassing after allegedly breaking into a home in Yokohama. Police believe he may have been involved in around 150 burglaries and break-ins this year.
According to Kanagawa Prefectural Police, Van Duc Tran, an unemployed resident of Yokohama’s Minami Ward, allegedly entered the unlocked home of a woman in her 90s in May 2026.
Since January, police have been investigating a series of nighttime burglaries across Kanagawa Prefecture in which suspects allegedly burned through window glass to gain entry into vacant houses and other properties before stealing cash, jewelry, and other valuables.
Security camera footage and other evidence led investigators to identify Tran as a suspect.
During questioning, Tran denied the allegation, reportedly saying, “I don’t know.”
Police believe he was involved in approximately 150 burglary-related offenses, mainly in Yokohama, with total losses estimated at about ¥4.6 million (approximately US$31,000).
The investigation is ongoing, and police are examining his possible involvement in additional crimes.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

An Indonesian national has been rearrested on suspicion of attempted murder after previously being arrested over the fatal stabbing of his former girlfriend in Chitose, Hokkaido.
According to police, Agung Raksana Aji Mahamudi, an Indonesian national, allegedly attempted to kill another Indonesian man by stabbing him with a kitchen knife on the night of June 4, 2026, on a street in Chitose City.
The victim suffered a serious injury to his left forearm but survived.
The suspect reportedly told investigators, “I will say what I have to say in court.”
Immediately after the incident, Mahamudi was arrested at the scene on suspicion of fatally stabbing Sri Rahayu, who had been in a relationship with the injured man.
Police believe Mahamudi was Rahayu’s former boyfriend and are investigating the case as a dispute related to a romantic relationship.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

Seven Vietnamese nationals have been arrested on suspicion of overstaying their visas following a large-scale police raid on a multi-tenant building in Osaka that is suspected of being connected to illegal drugs.
According to police, the seven men and women had originally entered Japan under residence statuses such as the Technical Intern Training Program, but allegedly remained in the country after their authorized periods of stay had expired.
The suspects have admitted to the allegations.
In the early hours of June 28, approximately 170 police officers and investigators searched a seven-story building with a basement in Osaka’s Minami district.
The building housed several Vietnam-related businesses, including nightclubs, Vietnamese restaurants, and karaoke venues. Police said they had previously received information suggesting the building was connected to illegal drug activity.
Around 170 employees and customers were inside the building during the raid, the vast majority of whom were Vietnamese nationals.
Investigators seized a large quantity of powder and other substances suspected to be illegal drugs from inside the building. Police are continuing to investigate the possible involvement of businesses operating in the building, as well as the full extent of the suspected drug operation.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 32-year-old man identifying himself as an Indonesian national has been arrested in the act on suspicion of trespassing and attempted theft in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture.
According to police, the suspect allegedly entered a home improvement store at around 1:15 a.m. on June 27 with the intent to steal.
A security alarm was triggered, and responding officers found the man inside the store, where he was arrested at the scene.
During questioning, the suspect reportedly told police, “I entered to steal a suitcase key.”
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 36-year-old Chinese national has been arrested in Hokkaido for allegedly driving 30 km/h over the legal speed limit.
According to police, the man, who identified himself as a civil engineer, was driving a passenger car at 90 km/h on National Route 272 in Shibetsu, Hokkaido, at around 3:50 p.m. on June 25.
A police patrol car conducting traffic enforcement detected the speeding vehicle and arrested the driver at the scene for violating Japan’s Road Traffic Act.
The suspect, who was visiting Japan as a tourist, denies the allegation. He reportedly told investigators, “I don’t accept the accusation,” and “I was driving safely.”
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 23-year-old Chinese national has been arrested and referred to prosecutors after allegedly causing a high-speed traffic accident that injured three people in Tokyo.
According to investigators, Zhendá Xu allegedly lost control of a Porsche while attempting to make a right turn at an intersection in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward on June 9. The car struck a curb before crashing into two vehicles in the opposite lane, leaving three people with minor injuries.
Police say the Porsche was traveling at approximately 100 km/h (62 mph) just before the collision, despite the road having a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph) or lower.
Xu reportedly admitted to the allegation, telling investigators, “I wanted to turn quickly because I didn’t want to get caught at the traffic light and waste time.”
Authorities also suspect he was driving without a valid license, as the Philippine international driving permit he presented is believed to have expired.
The case comes as Japan moves to strengthen penalties for extreme speeding. Revised legislation, expected to take effect later this summer, allows prosecutors to apply the offense of dangerous driving causing injury or death to crashes involving speeds exceeding the limit by 50 km/h or more on roads with speed limits of 60 km/h or less.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.

A 36-year-old Pakistani national has been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of possessing stolen property. Investigators believe he acted as a coordinator for an organized vehicle theft ring.
According to police, Khan Khalid, an executive of a used-car export company living in Yachiyo, Ibaraki Prefecture, allegedly stored stolen parts from a luxury Toyota Vellfire at his residence. The vehicle had been stolen in Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, in late May.
Police believe Khan directed members of the theft ring, including those responsible for stealing vehicles and operators of dismantling yards where stolen cars were stripped for parts.
Investigators say the dismantled vehicle parts were allegedly exported to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Authorities are continuing to investigate the full scope of the criminal organization.
Source: Japanese media reports, June 2026.