1. Malaysian authorities have detained 14 Japanese nationals on November 22nd, 2025, suspected of involvement in a scam operation in Penang.
2. The Japanese Embassy in Malaysia has been informed and is currently investigating the situation.
3. This incident follows a similar case in May when Malaysian authorities detained 13 Japanese citizens for alleged participation in a scam operation, and recent arrests of foreign nationals (including Japanese) in other Southeast Asian countries for similar reasons.
2. The Japanese Embassy in Malaysia has been informed and is currently investigating the situation.
3. This incident follows a similar case in May when Malaysian authorities detained 13 Japanese citizens for alleged participation in a scam operation, and recent arrests of foreign nationals (including Japanese) in other Southeast Asian countries for similar reasons.
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14 Japanese nationals detained by Malaysian authorities on Nov 22, 2025, for suspected involvement in a scam operation in Penang. Investigation ongoing by the Japanese Embassy. Similar case occurred in May with 13 Japanese citizens' detention. Recent arrests of foreigners (including Japanese) in
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251122_03/#summary
Date: Nov. 22, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-22
Created: 2025/11/22 08:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:45
Last Read: 2025/11/22 08:45