2 more Japanese fugitives linked to ‘Luffy’ robberies to be deported

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The deportation of two more Japanese fugitives wanted in their country for a string of violent robberies in their home country will push through today, Wednesday. | T2TupasINQ

“I have surmised that even if a motion for reconsideration has been filed, that has to come with the conformity of the prosecution,” Clavano said adding that since the prosecutor has already moved to withdraw the case and concurred by the court, such a motion “would be futile.”

The four requested to be deported by the Japanese government due to pending warrants of arrest for their involvement in a series of robberies, theft, and fraud. Meanwhile, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco thanked the DOJ for expediting the deportation proceedings against the four.

 

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