[No indictment] A 35-year-old man was stabbed and seriously injured in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. A Chinese man (28) suspected of attempted robbery and murder was not indicted. The reason was not disclosed.

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According to NHK...

It has been learned that on March 1st, the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to indict a 28-year-old man who had been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder in connection with an assault incident that occurred in a residential area of ​​Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture in January of this year.
According to NHK reports, the prosecution has not revealed the reason for not indicting, and attention will be focused on future trials to clarify the full picture of the case.

The incident occurred in late January on a street in Suzukaze-cho, Ashiya City, when a 1-year-old man was stabbed with a knife, suffering serious injuries, and his smartphone was stolen.
Initially, local police were investigating the incident as possibly being the result of a conspiracy by multiple people, and arrested a 28-year-old Chinese man who lived near the scene as one of the suspects.

According to police investigations, the man was allegedly traveling with two other Malaysian nationals, and attention was focused on their relationship immediately after the incident.
The two Malaysians were subsequently indicted on suspicion of attempted murder and violation of the Sword and Firearms Control Law, but the 2-year-old man was not indicted and will no longer face criminal charges. The reason for this has not been disclosed.

Details of the decision not to prosecute have not been made public, and the background to the decision, such as whether there was insufficient evidence or whether it was difficult to prove conspiracy, is currently unknown.
However, in Japanese prosecutors' offices, the reasons for not indicting a case are often not made public, which can lead to a flurry of speculation among those involved in the case and the public.

The scene of the incident was in a relatively quiet residential area, causing temporary anxiety among residents.
There were also several security cameras installed in the area, and the initial investigation also included analysis of the video footage.

The trial of the two indicted individuals is expected to proceed as normal, and it is expected that more detailed explanations will be given during the trial about the circumstances at the time of the incident and the involvement of each individual.

What this case has once again highlighted is that investigations and judgments become extremely complicated when cases involve multiple nationalities.
As globalization progresses, there are more opportunities for people of different nationalities to live and work together in Japan. In such circumstances, it goes without saying that the application of laws and judicial decisions must be made with greater care.

Cooperation between the police and the judiciary will continue to play an important role in ensuring a sense of security and public safety for local residents.
In particular, when such serious incidents occur, there are increasing demands for transparency in investigations and careful explanations of how decisions were reached.

Following the incident, the police have strengthened patrols around the scene and are continuing to take steps to prevent a recurrence, including sharing information with the local community.
Through such efforts, it is hoped that residents' anxieties will be alleviated and their trust in the creation of a safe city will be maintained.

*This article has been reconstructed based on reports from NHK and other sources.

Written by: Editorial Department A

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Everyone's comments

• This is already too abnormal
• There is no way that a person who stabs another person would not be indicted. Would the prosecutor in charge be able to drop charges if the same thing happened to his own family?
• That's total extraterritoriality. If we abuse the principle of expediency and monopoly of prosecution to give extraterritoriality to foreigners,
• Even if the rate of non-prosecution for Japanese people is about the same, it's still abnormal. It's the same as begging for people to do as much as they want.
• The Ministry of Justice also needs to be dismantled.
• The safety of Japan is gradually being destroyed.
• Even under the Biden administration in the United States, criminals were not prosecuted even if they were caught. Things have normalized since President Trump took office. Unless Japan changes its administration, this situation will continue forever.
• That's too abnormal.
• I don't think the mayor can do anything about this, but I want people to know what's going on.
• I think this is a test of how far I can go before I get angry.
• The mayor of Ashiya is young but has an impeccable track record, but I wonder what he thinks as mayor...I wonder if he is on that side after all...(´・ω・｀)｡
• I worry about our country, where optimism bias has made us feel nothing about this horror.
• What does it mean to stab someone and not indict them? We are no longer a country governed by law. I can't stand by and watch the times when only Japanese people have to accept the situation.
• This is just a question. Was the reason he was not indicted due to insanity or something? Could it be because he was Chinese? Was it because they said, "I don't understand Japanese"? Was it because they thought it would be troublesome? Was there pressure from above? Was it because they didn't think it was worth spending any more time on this case?
• Not indicting or not indicting is just crazy... or what? If it's a "judge for yourself" style, I'll take it on.
• Has Iwaya promised the Chinese government that all crimes committed by Chinese people will not be prosecuted...?
• This is definitely strange, why are foreigners always found innocent?
• I want to know the reason for the denial...
• If this happens, Ashiya City will also become a lawless area. A curfew should be imposed.
• Why should Japanese people be hurt by a crazy person from another country, in Japan! In their own country! And the criminal is not indicted? Is Japan so corrupted? How can they not indict someone when they know who the criminal is? I will definitely vote out the judge who decided not to indict.

JapanNewsNavi Editorial Department A's Opinion

When I saw the news that a 28-year-old Chinese man was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder in relation to an assault incident that occurred in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, but that the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office ultimately decided not to indict him, I was left with deep doubts and a certain sense of unease.
Regardless of the facts of the case, I strongly feel that the decision not to prosecute in such a serious case calls into question the transparency and accountability of judicial decisions more than ever before.

According to reports, this incident occurred in January 2024 in a shocking manner, when a 1-year-old man was stabbed with a knife on the street in Ashiya City. Although the victim did not lose his life, he was seriously injured and his smartphone was stolen. The suspect arrested was a 35-year-old Chinese man living in Ashiya City, and the police were investigating the possibility that he had conspired with two Malaysians to commit the crime.

However, in the end, the prosecutor's office decided not to indict the 28-year-old man, and did not disclose detailed reasons for this. In response to this, many people who learned of the incident, especially local residents, are asking "why?" Given how heinous the crime was, it is only natural that questions remain.

If the conclusion is presented without an explanation of the reason for not indicting, it is difficult for citizens to accept it and they may even feel distrust. Of course, I understand that the decision is based on legal standards and is made after comprehensive consideration of evidence, circumstantial testimony, etc. However, from the perspective of protecting public safety and security, I still think that it is necessary to carefully explain "why not to indict."

In this case, the two Malaysian accomplices have been charged with attempted murder and violation of the Sword and Firearms Control Law, and details of the case are expected to be revealed during the trial. However, the fact that the other arrested person was not indicted makes the overall picture of the case unclear. If he was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy, why was he the only one not held criminally responsible? Shouldn't the judicial authorities also explain the consistency of this matter?

When I encounter such cases, I cannot help but ask myself the fundamental question of whether public safety is truly being maintained in Japanese society. Public safety measures are not just physical responses such as police patrols and the installation of cameras, but also important pillars that support the trust of society as a whole, including legal dispositions and judicial decisions. This is why it is essential that prosecutors' decisions are transparent enough to gain the understanding and trust of the public.

In addition, when it comes to cases where the involvement of foreigners is suspected, we need to be careful not to invite excessive prejudice or discrimination, while at the same time responding calmly and strictly to actual incidents. In a society where people of diverse nationalities live, it is important that the law is applied fairly and consistently to ensure that it is a "safe place" for everyone.

Ashiya City is known as a quiet, high-end residential area, and I hear that the incident caused a great deal of shock and dismay due to its local characteristics. It is not difficult to imagine the anxiety felt by local residents when such a sudden violent attack occurs in such a city. For this reason, many people would like to see a certain level of accountability regarding the circumstances of the incident and the reasons for the decisions made.

As an ordinary citizen, I am not in a position to judge whether the decision not to prosecute was appropriate. However, one thing I can say is that the response to such a serious incident has a significant impact on society as a whole. Without a satisfactory explanation, distrust will build up, which will lead to doubts about the entire system.

As a nation governed by the rule of law, the administration of justice with transparency and accountability is the foundation of trust above all else. Even if the decision is not to prosecute, I believe that Japan will need to provide an explanation and consideration that allows society to properly accept the decision.

Written by: Editorial Department A