Investigators believe the suspect siphoned the funds to pay off his own personal debts
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Suspect said, 'I only had a few dozen yen on me'
Victim said, 'I never thought it was a scam'
Suspect said, 'I stole it while commuting'
Japanese Embassy in Laos is currently 'confirming the facts'
Police seized approximately 1.263 grams of dried marijuana
Saitama police said, 'We are deeply sorry for the trouble'
Suspect said, 'I deny it'
Suspect said, 'I came to Tokyo to have fun, but I ran out of money'
Chief said, 'I feel sorry for the victim'