Japanese authorities have arrested a Vietnamese man and a Brazilian national in connection with an arson attack that destroyed a two-story wooden house and spread to ten neighboring properties.
Gunma Prefectural Police confirmed on November 13 that Pham Tuan Vu, 24, an unemployed Vietnamese man with no fixed address, and Barboza Yasda Marines, 57, a Brazilian national, were taken into custody over the fire in Kiryu City on May 15. The primary target was the residence of a foreign entrepreneur.
The blaze consumed the main house entirely and spread to surrounding homes and storage structures, damaging walls, balconies, and roofs. Firefighters brought the fire under control after five and a half hours. No casualties were reported.
Authorities are investigating the suspects’ motives. Marines is reportedly known to the targeted homeowner, though police have not disclosed further details about their relationship.
The case underscores concerns about property crimes in the region and the need for continued vigilance in residential fire safety.
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