CaliToday (02/1/2026): Saitama Prefectural Police have launched a criminal investigation following the discovery of a 24-year-old Vietnamese national found deceased in an apartment in Kawaguchi City on New Year's Day.
Authorities were alerted to the scene at approximately 4:00 p.m. on January 1, after emergency services received a distress call reporting an unconscious male at a residence in the Naka-Aoki district. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed that the man had already succumbed to his injuries.
According to a report by TBS News, investigators discovered multiple bruises on the victim's face and body, raising strong suspicions of foul play. The nature of the injuries suggests the victim may have been subjected to a violent assault prior to his death.
Police are currently treating the incident as a potential homicide case. Detectives are working to determine the exact cause of death through an upcoming autopsy while scrutinizing the victim’s acquaintances and recent interactions to identify potential suspects involved in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.