Yuki Watanabe, the alleged leader of a Philippines-based Japanese crime group, denied a charge of robbery resulting in death at the first hearing of his trial at Tokyo District Court on Wednesday in connection with a series of robbery cases in Japan.At his lay judge trial, Watanabe said that he merely assisted his accomplices, claiming that his role was limited to aiding and abetting. He also pleaded not guilty to some of the other charges, saying he had not conspired with the others.He is the third of the four senior members of the group who were arrested and indicted to stand trial. Closing arguments and the verdict are scheduled for Dec. 2 and Dec. 14, respectively.
‘Luffy’ crime group’s alleged leader denies robbery resulting in death
Yuki Watanabe is accused of being the mastermind in seven robbery cases in four of Japan's prefectures between October 2021 and January 2023.
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Yuki Watanabe, the alleged leader of a Philippines-based Japanese crime group, denied a charge of robbery resulting in death at the first hearing of his trial at Tokyo District Court on Wednesday in connection with a series of robbery cases in Japan.At his lay judge trial, Watanabe said that he merely assisted his accomplices, claiming that his role was limited to aiding and abetting. He also pleaded not guilty to some of the other charges, saying he had not conspired with the others.He is the third of the four senior members of the group who were arrested and indicted to stand trial. Closing arguments and the verdict are scheduled for Dec.
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