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Woman Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of Friend in Fukuoka While Children Slept Nearby

Japanese police arrested a 36-year-old woman on suspicion of murdering her 33-year-old friend in Fukuoka City. The stabbing occurred early Thursday morning while three elementary school-aged children slept in another room.

By Vincent Koh · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Two couples rearrested as additional alleged victims identified in ongoing maid abuse investigation

Police have rearrested two couples following the emergence of additional alleged victims in a widening domestic worker abuse investigation. The case involves charges of voluntary hurt and criminal intimidation.

By Vincent Koh · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read