Nong Khai —
At 1:30 PM on August 9th, 2024, Nong Khai immigration officers received a tip-off about two foreign men resembling wanted Japanese suspects in a murder and dismemberment Case in Nonthaburi on April 19th.
The suspects, Mr. Takuya Kato, 49, and Mr. Hiroto Suzuki, 27, were apprehended on Chalermprakiat Road in Mueang Nong Khai. They are wanted by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court for premeditated murder and related charges, including corpse concealment.
During questioning, through an interpreter, the suspects reportedly admitted to the killing but refused to disclose their motive, denied any gang affiliation, and declined further comment. They were subsequently handed over to Bang Bua Thong police officers for further legal proceedings.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.