# US Marine arrested in Japan over suspected killing of woman as Tokyo lodges 'strong protest'

https://mins.news/en/item/85332

- Fox News, 2026-10-04 12:38 UTC
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- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-marine-arrested-japan-suspected-killing-woman-tokyo-lodges-strong-protest

> A U.S. Marine stationed in Japan was arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tokyo had lodged a “strong protest” with Washington, while the foreign minister demanded full U.S. cooperation. The suspect denies the allegations and remains in Japanese custody.

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