Section 2 Transnational Fugitives, their Extradition, and Transfer of Sentenced Persons

1 Transnational fugitives from Japan

Fig. 2-6-2-1 shows the number of Japanese and foreign nationals that committed offenses in Japan and escaped or possibly escaped abroad (hereinafter referred to as “transnational fugitives, etc.” in this subsection) over the last 10 years.

Fig. 2-6-2-1 Number of transnational fugitives, etc. (2001-2010)

Fig. 2-6-2-1

Table 2-6-2-2 shows the number of transnational fugitives, etc. by being Japanese/foreign nationals and by type of offense and the number of foreign transnational fugitives, etc. by nationality, etc. as of the end of 2010.

Table 2-6-2-2 Number of transnational fugitives, etc. by type of offense and nationality, etc.

Table 2-6-2-2

Examining transnational fugitives, etc. (including Japanese) by country/region to which they are assumed to be escaped as of the end of 2010 revealed that China accounted for the largest number at 199, followed by Brazil at 86, the Republic of Korea at 57, and the Philippines at 50 (Source: The Criminal Investigation Bureau, National Police Agency).