Philippines connection suspected in spree of Japan home invasions

Tokyo police seek extradition of four suspects, including possible ringleader

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Kinuyo Oshio, a 90-year-old resident of the Tokyo-area city of Komae, was killed in one of what police believe is a pattern of home invasions. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/MANILA -- Japanese police have asked the Philippines to extradite four men suspected of involvement in a three-month-long string of robberies across Japan, including a possible ringleader who gave orders under the name "Luffy."

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