Weston Higginbotham Japan: American Fugitive Apprehended Following International Manhunt
TOKYO, Japan — Weston Higginbotham, an American national wanted for alleged financial crimes, was arrested in Osaka on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, concluding a two-week international manhunt. Local authorities confirmed the suspect had entered Japan via a false passport on March 4, evading detection until a tip from Interpol led Japanese law enforcement to a residential area in Namba. Higginbotham faces extradition to the United States on charges of wire fraud exceeding $4.7 million. Officials stated the arrest was executed without incident. The suspect is currently held at Osaka Detention Center pending legal proceedings.