- A group transporting money were robbed of $2.7 million in Tokyo, with members claiming they were paid to move funds.
- A second, similar robbery occurred at Haneda Airport, targeting another group transporting approximately $1.2 million.
- Police suspect the assailants had prior knowledge of the money transfers, and are investigating a possible link between the two incidents.
A: Hey, did you hear about something crazy happening in Tokyo?
B: No way! What's up?
A: Apparently, a group got robbed! Big time!
B: Seriously? How much?
A: Like, 2.7 million dollars! They were carrying cash.
B: Wow! Who were they?
A: Chinese and Japanese people, it seems. They were transporting money.
A: They were getting paid to do it, apparently! A daily rate!
B: That's risky! Where did it happen?
A: Near Higashi Ueno. They used pepper spray to get away!
B: Ugh, that’s awful! Was it a one-time thing?
A: Nope! Another robbery happened later at Haneda Airport.
B: Seriously? Another one? Same deal?
A: Pretty much. They tried to steal almost 1.2 million dollars there!
B: They were moving gold money to Hong Kong, right?
A: That’s what the victims said. The police think the robbers knew what was going on.
B: So, do you think the two robberies are connected?
A: The police are trying to figure that out now! Crazy, huh?
- A second, similar robbery occurred at Haneda Airport, targeting another group transporting approximately $1.2 million.
- Police suspect the assailants had prior knowledge of the money transfers, and are investigating a possible link between the two incidents.
A: Hey, did you hear about something crazy happening in Tokyo?
B: No way! What's up?
A: Apparently, a group got robbed! Big time!
B: Seriously? How much?
A: Like, 2.7 million dollars! They were carrying cash.
B: Wow! Who were they?
A: Chinese and Japanese people, it seems. They were transporting money.
A: They were getting paid to do it, apparently! A daily rate!
B: That's risky! Where did it happen?
A: Near Higashi Ueno. They used pepper spray to get away!
B: Ugh, that’s awful! Was it a one-time thing?
A: Nope! Another robbery happened later at Haneda Airport.
B: Seriously? Another one? Same deal?
A: Pretty much. They tried to steal almost 1.2 million dollars there!
B: They were moving gold money to Hong Kong, right?
A: That’s what the victims said. The police think the robbers knew what was going on.
B: So, do you think the two robberies are connected?
A: The police are trying to figure that out now! Crazy, huh?
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Summary
Tokyo saw two robberies targeting money transport groups. $2.7M was stolen near Higashi Ueno, then another $1.2M at Haneda Airport. Police suspect inside knowledge & are investigating a possible link between the incidents. #Tokyo #Robbery #MoneyTransport
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ID: 35705b8a-2fcc-43e9-ba53-3d9306a129ad
Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260131_02/#summary
Date: Jan. 31, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-31
Created: 2026/01/31 11:40
Updated: 2026/02/01 07:41
Last Read: 2026/02/01 07:41