Key Facts
• On January 24 morning, a 62-year-old Japanese man was struck on the head with a stick and robbed in Manila.
• The victim sustained a skull fracture and serious injuries.
• The suspect fled but was arrested using security camera footage.
• On the same night, a Japanese passenger in a taxi was surrounded by multiple motorcycles and threatened with a gun-like object.
• The victim was ordered to hand over a bag and beaten multiple times when resisting; the assailants fled without taking anything.
• Japanese Embassy in the Philippines warns of frequent robberies targeting Japanese in Manila.
• Embassy advises victims to avoid resistance and prioritize personal safety.
Summary
In Manila, a series of violent robberies targeting Japanese nationals has raised safety concerns. On January 24, a 62-year-old Japanese man was violently attacked with a stick, resulting in a skull fracture, and robbed on a city street. The perpetrator was later apprehended through surveillance footage. Later that day, another Japanese individual in a taxi was threatened at gunpoint by multiple motorcyclists and assaulted after resisting, though no items were stolen. The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines highlights the increasing frequency of such crimes and strongly advises Japanese residents and visitors to prioritize their safety by not resisting attackers. These incidents underscore the need for heightened vigilance amid rising criminal activity targeting foreigners in Manila.
