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Taiwanese Actress Wu Xiong Suspected in Vandalism of Japan's National Treasure in Nara

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese police arrested a 39-year-old Taiwanese woman on April 22 for allegedly vandalizing a national treasure in Nara.
  • The suspect's name, age, and self-proclaimed profession as a host in Taiwan match those of Taiwanese celebrity Cai Yi-chen, also known as Wu Xiong.
  • The arrest follows Wu Xiong's visit to Nara in April, where she posted photos of herself at the site of the alleged vandalism.

Japanese police have arrested a 39-year-old Taiwanese national in connection with the vandalism of a national treasure in Nara. The suspect was apprehended on April 22 for allegedly pouring oil on the "Buddha's Foot Stone," a significant cultural artifact.

Authorities were led to the suspect due to striking similarities in her personal details. Her name, age, and claim of being a host in Taiwan precisely match those of Taiwanese actress and television personality Cai Yi-chen, widely known by her former stage name, Wu Xiong. This convergence of information prompted further investigation.

The arrest comes after Wu Xiong visited Nara in April. During her trip, she shared social media posts, including photos of herself at the very site where the national treasure was later defaced. These posts have become a key piece of evidence linking her to the incident.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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