Defendant said, 'I cannot say I deeply regret it'
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Victimized prosecutor said, 'The investigation leading up to the disposition was insufficient'
Employee said, 'They just grabbed whatever they could get their hands on'
Police tracked the suspect down through an analysis of nearby security camera footage
Security camera footage from the premises captured multiple individuals at the scene
Four victims were intending to exchange the gold for cash
Aoki wrote, 'Seeing the image of Japanese people worsen among foreigners makes me a bit depressed'
Two Land Cruisers were loaded onto the back of a truck upon arrival of law enforcement
None of the 21 passengers and crew members on board were injured
