Update: Japanese Murder Suspects Arrested in Nong Khai, Linked to Brutal Dismemberment Case in Nonthaburi

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.

On April 24th, 2024, a Thai suspect, publicly identified as Mr. Kritsakorn Jaipitak or Game, 31, was arrested for allegedly being involved in the brutal murder and dismemberment of a Japanese person on April 19th, publicly identified as Mr. Kabashima Ryosuke, 47, with two other Japanese people who were publicly identified as Mr. Takuya Kato, 49, and Mr. Hiroto Suzuki, 27.

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.