Two Brazilian Nationals Arrested Over Stealing Luxury Cars Worth ¥18 Million From Residential Parking Lot in Saitama's Kawaguchi
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Saitama Prefectural Police announced on September 1, 2026 that they had arrested two Brazilian nationals, including Trama Junior Fabio Diogenes, 30, on suspicion of theft. According to TV Asahi (ANN), they are accused of stealing luxury vehicles worth a combined 18 million yen from a residential parking lot in Totsuka, Kawaguchi City, in September 2025.
A vehicle believed to have been used in the crime was captured on security camera footage, leading to the identification of the two suspects. The stolen vehicles reportedly showed signs of having been unlocked using tools and electronic devices. Police are continuing to investigate whether others were involved.
Current status: Whether the two have admitted to the allegations, whether there are additional offenses, and whether the case will be referred for prosecution remain unclear as of this writing. This article will be updated as further details emerge.
Editorial Perspective
No decision on indictment has been made at this stage, so this article reflects information from the investigative phase. An arrest is only one step in criminal procedure and does not establish guilt (the presumption of innocence). According to National Police Agency and Ministry of Justice statistics, the number of Penal Code cases involving foreign nationals visiting Japan has risen for two consecutive years since 2023, but remains below its mid-2000s peak (related article). A single case does not necessarily reflect the broader statistical trend; further developments are worth watching.