Violent Attack During Livestream: Woman Stabbed Over Financial Dispute
Airi Sato, a 22-year-old woman, was stabbed over 30 times in Tokyo while livestreaming. Her attacker, Kenichi Takano, 42, had been in a financial dispute with her involving loans. He tracked her location through her livestream, leading to the violent confrontation.
A woman was murdered in Tokyo while livestreaming, being stabbed over 30 times, indicating a personal vendetta from the assailant. Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Kenichi Takano, who claimed he had loaned millions of yen to the victim, Airi Sato, and was in a financial dispute with her.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in the Shinjuku district, a busy area of Tokyo, where Sato, 22, was attacked by Takano, resulting in serious injuries to her neck and chest. Takano stated he had purchased the survival knife used in the attack approximately two to three months prior and brought it from Tochigi Prefecture.
Investigators revealed that Takano tracked Sato’s livestream to locate her before the assault, expressing discontent with her earning money through streaming while supposedly owing him money. Their interaction began in February 2021 when he discovered her streams, eventually lending her money after she claimed financial struggles.
In 2023, Takano sued Sato for approximately 2.54 million yen ($17,000) due to unreturned loans, resulting in a court order for her to compensate him. However, he later reported her missing in January 2024 after she failed to comply with the ruling, leading to escalating tensions that culminated in the tragic incident.
The fatal stabbing of Airi Sato highlights the dangerous intersection of financial disputes and personal grievances. Kenichi Takano’s actions stemmed from frustrations over loans, ultimately resulting in a violent crime. The case serves as a sobering reminder of the potential risks associated with online interactions and financial transactions between individuals unknown to each other.
Original Source: english.kyodonews.net
