Investigative sources revealed that the victims of an attempted robbery at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Friday had about ¥95 million ($614,000) in foreign currency stolen in a previous incident last year. Their vehicles were broken into at a parking facility at the airport in Ota Ward and another lot in Chuo Ward. Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether the victims were targeted by individuals aware of their frequent transport of large cash amounts in suitcases.
An attempted robbery occurred at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in Ota Ward on Friday, January 30, 2026. The victims were reportedly carrying large amounts of cash in suitcases, which the perpetrators targeted, according to police.
Investigative sources said on Sunday that the victims had previously been robbed of about ¥95 million ($614,000) in foreign currency last year. Their vehicles were broken into at the airport's parking facility and another lot in Chuo Ward. As a result, Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department is probing the possibility that the group was targeted by people aware of their routine transport of substantial cash sums.
Details of the incident remain undisclosed, but there are indications the victims may be connected to Hong Kong operations. Police are urgently reviewing security camera footage around the airport to identify suspects. This case highlights ongoing risks of crime against business travelers at major transport hubs.
