DOJ to deport four fugitives to Japan before Marcos trip

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Department of Justice (DOJ) said two of the four Japanese fugitives detained in the country had been cleared for deportation, and that it intended to have all of them returned to their home country before President Ferdinand Marcos goes to Tokyo next week for a five-day working visit.

The Japanese government has sought the deportation of the fugitives, who are alleged to be remotely running a robbery syndicate in Japan via encrypted messaging. On Wednesday, Japanese Embassy officials met with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (pic) to again discuss their deportation request.