Kinhtedothi - The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed its close cooperation with Japanese authorities to investigate and strictly handle cases of law violations and protect the legitimate rights of citizens.
At a regular press conference on February 13, the Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs answered questions from the press about Vietnam's response to information about a number of organized theft cases involving Vietnamese people in Japan, which have attracted public attention from both countries in recent times.
"Vietnamese authorities have coordinated with the Japanese side to clarify the incident and directed the representative agency in Japan to support the investigation," Ms. Pham Thu Hang emphasized. "Vietnam always respects international law and commits to strictly handling violations, ensuring fairness for both Vietnamese citizens and the host country."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also requested the representative agency in Japan to closely monitor the investigation process, provide necessary legal information and protect the legitimate rights of Vietnamese citizens involved. At the same time, Vietnam is also ready to receive and handle the allegations in accordance with domestic law.
Previously, according to information from the Japanese police, in November 2024, a large-scale raid was carried out in the two provinces of Kanto and Osaka, targeting the gathering points of stolen goods operated by a Vietnamese gang. This group is accused of specializing in stealing goods (mainly from pharmacies) and shipping them to Vietnam for consumption. To date, 11 members have been arrested.
Notably, Japanese authorities identified the two suspects as leaders of the ring, a Vietnamese man and a woman, operating in Hanoi. Through the Zalo messaging app, they remotely directed members in Japan about the locations of thefts and how to transport goods. Data from seized phones also revealed that the group's "headquarters" was located in a boarding house in the capital Hanoi.
The case once again shows the complexity of transnational crime in the context of globalization. The suspects' use of technology to remotely direct the operation posed a major challenge to the investigation. However, the smooth coordination between the Japanese police and Vietnamese authorities helped collect solid evidence, thereby dismantling the network.
Japan highly appreciated Vietnam's cooperative attitude. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that it will continue to strengthen information exchange with partners, improving the effectiveness of crime prevention.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/viet-nam-va-nhat-ban-chung-tay-doi-pho-voi-toi-pham-xuyen-quoc-gia.html
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