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MPD confirms killing of 2 Japanese in Malate ordered by 'Boss'

Published Aug 20, 2025 11:43 am
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso presents the suspects in the killing of two Japanese men in Malate, Manila to the media on Aug. 19.
The Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday, Aug. 20, confirmed that a Japanese mastermind known as "Boss" ordered the killing of two Japanese nationals in Malate, Manila on Aug. 15.
According to the police, the arrested suspects, brothers Abel and Albert, revealed that they were ordered by a Japan-based individual they identified as "Boss" to kill the victims identified as Akinobu Nakayama, 41, and Hideaki Satori, 53 for P9 million.
The victims were shot dead by the suspects after alighting from a taxi in front of a hotel in Malate. Abel and Albert immediately fled the scene onboard a motorcycle.
The suspects claimed they were just given P10,000 as initial payment for the crime.
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso presented the two suspects to the media at the City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
“Nalulungkot kami na meron pa ring sumusubok sa maynila (It's saddening to know that there are still people trying to commit crimes and other misdeeds here in Manila), but we guarantee you that no matter what happens, we will never rest until justice is served. I hope this combined effort of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Manila Police District, and all other men and women behind this investigation and your city government, can bring justice to the victims," Domagoso said.
Abel, who served as the victims' tour guide in the Philippines, also works as a driver for the mastermind whenever he is in the Philippines.
"Siya mismo ‘yong sumundo dito sa airport, siya rin ‘yong naghatid sa hotel, siya rin ulit ‘yong sumundo dito para dalhin doon sa mismong lugar na ‘yon kung saan nabaril itong dalawang Japanese national (He (Abel) himself picked up the victims at the airport and took them to the hotel. He was also the one who brought the victims to the exact spot where they were shot)," MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines said.
"Meron tayong nakuhang impormasyon na ‘yong nag-utos nito ay nasa Japan at ‘yong tawag nila si alias Boss (We have information that the person who ordered this is in Japan and that they call him alias Boss)," he added.
During the presentation of Abel and Albert to the media, MPD Station 5 chief Col. Alfonso Saligumba said the suspects were tasked to plan out the crime.
"Initial investigation disclosed na itong ating Japanese nationals ay papunta ng Pilipinas. Ngayon, yung contact ng ating suspect ay nasa Japan also. Ininstruct nya na may parating diyan na dalawang Japanese nationals, sunduin mo, and then you plan out for the execution of these two Japanese nationals (Initial investigation disclosed that these Japanese national are coming to the Philippines. Now, the suspect's contact from Japan instructed them to fetch the victims and plan out for the execution of these two Japanese nationals)," Saligumba said.
The MPD said investigation on the crime is still ongoing.

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