Commentary
“The Silence of the Forgotten”
A True Story of Betrayal, Courage, and Hope
(Disclaimer)
This is not an ordinary story. It may seem unusual at first. The people involved are not celebrities, politicians, or criminals. They are everyday individuals who found themselves caught in a situation that many would find hard to believe. Yet, what they have experienced is real.
This press release is being shared to give voice to the voiceless β to those suffering from injustice, neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Our goal is to bring hope to people who are struggling, and to call for accountability from institutions meant to protect us all.
This is the story of Mr. Tachibana, a Japanese national living in the UAE, and Ms. Anna, a Filipino worker in Dubai, who are both victims of a complex situation involving alleged diplomatic failure, targeted harassment, and human rights violations.
The Victim: Mr. Tachibana
Mr. Tachibana is a Japanese citizen who has lived in the Middle East, specifically in the UAE, or nearly 25 years. He comes from a highly respected and historically significant family inJapan β the Tachibana Kuge clan, which has existed for over 1,400 years. In 2002, during the Second Gulf War, Mr. Tachibana moved to Dubai with a mission inspired by youthful idealism. He wanted to contribute to peace, development, and humanitarian causes. Over the years, he became involved in various charitable activities using his own personal wealth, never asking for anything in return. He is not a criminal β in fact, he has been the victim of deception on several occasions but never publicly blamed anyone.
He stayed at the Burj Al Arab, a renowned 7-star hotel, where he met members of royal families and influential individuals from the Middle East, Central Asia, Russia, and China.
Over time, he was pulled into supporting various diplomatic initiatives and regional development conversations.
Eventually, he began developing a massive $500 billion project called βHOPEβ aimed at transforming the Middle East into a region less dependent on oil β one that could stand on its own with sustainable industries, innovation, and education. Wealthy Japanese and private individual investors supported the vision. The plan was to gift the project to the UAE, not for profit, but for the future prosperity of the region.
But things took a dark turn.
The Fall: What Happened to Mr. Tachibana
Despite his intentions, Mr. Tachibana became a victim of fraud, targeted sabotage, andΒ institutional neglect. His money was stolen, his office was looted (including gold bars and financial documents), and he was evicted from his home, becoming homeless.
He experienced three suspicious car accidents β all involving Japanese brand rental cars with sudden brake failures. His phones, emails, and devices were hacked. He reached out to the Japanese Consulate in Dubai for help even before this travel ban was placed on him without explanation.
At first, the consulate promised assistance. They asked for documents, evidence, and personal details β even advising him not to go to the media, United Nations, human rights groups or even to his family. He complied. But after years of silence, they told him, βDonβtΒ contact us againβ.
His father in Japan collapsed into a coma while trying to bring his son home. His mother pleaded with the consulate for help, but nothing was done and instead they accuse her sonof βbeing mentally unstableβ. Even after his father passed away last year, Mr. Tachibana was still not allowed to return to Japan for no reason.
Today, he remains stuck in the UAE, without support, safety, or the ability to go home.
The Bridge: Ms. Annaβs InvolvementΒ Ms. Anna (name changed for privacy) is a Filipino citizen who had lived and worked in Dubai for almost 8 years. She was an ordinary overseas worker β until she met Mr. Tachibana.
Over time, they became close friends. She witnessed the harassment and abuse he endured, and when he needed help communicating with the Japanese Consulate, she stepped in.
Mr. Tachibana made it clear he would only provide sensitive evidence if the consulate agreed to two conditions:
- Protect Ms. Annaβs identity and safety.
- Handle the situation professionally and respectfully.
The consulate verbally agreed. Ms. Anna became a messenger, delivering key evidence to the Japanese Consulate on Mr. Tachibanaβs behalf. But despite her efforts, the consulate failed to act β and worse, they did not protect her.
The Price Ms. Anna Paid
Since helping Mr. Tachibana, Ms. Anna has endured disturbing events:
- She lost her job, and every new job application ends in sudden rejection.
- She was approached by strangers, offering help or money, while pressuring her to cut ties with Mr. Tachibana.
- Landlords began behaving strangely, entering her room without permission. One even stole her savings (over 10,000 AED).
- She developed an unexplained skin condition during a period of severe emotional stress.
- She was followed, lured by strangers in luxury cars, and even faced an attempted sexual assault.
Ms. Anna has been living in fear. Her family back home in the Philippines has no idea what sheβs been through. She hasn’t returned since 2019 β not even when her grandmother passed away or when a close family member needed surgery. She stopped communicating with her family, fearing they could be dragged into the problem due to hacking andΒ surveillance.
A Pattern of Neglect and Suppression
This is not an isolated case. Multiple entities tried to help Mr. Tachibana and his family β
including:
- UAE police
- Japanese local police in Japan
- Japanese UN representative in New York
- Media contacts in Japan
All of them backed off after receiving orders from the Japanese Consulate to stop helping.
Why would a consulate prevent their own citizen from receiving help? Why block international assistance?
Even the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this matter falls under the consulateβs authority β yet the consulate has done nothing for almost 7 years now.
Why Weβre Speaking Out Now
We are not publishing this to attack any government. We are simply telling the truth.
This story must be heard because it can happen to anyone. It is about a broken system, abuse of power, and the silent suffering of people trapped in the cracks of diplomacy.
We Call for Immediate Action:
We ask:
- The Government of Japan to investigate the actions of the Japanese Consulate in Dubai.
- The Government of the UAE to review any unjust interference in local investigations.β’ Media professionals, human rights organizations, and legal experts to look into this case.
- The public to share this story and demand answers.
Contact Information
To request interviews, view documentation, or help support this case:
Email : forgottenvoiceproject@outlook.com
Call and SMS : +63 906 022 4655 ; WhatsApp : +63 906 022 4655
Facebook Group: The Silence of the Forgotten β Truth & Justice
Link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/626646967166625/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
We are ready to provide evidence, documents, photos, and videos to prove what has happened. We welcome open questions from journalists, lawyers, and organizations.
A Final Word from the Victims
βIf you know deep in your heart that you are not hurting anyone and that you are doing what is right, then you should never be ashamed. You can face anyone with your head held high and a smile on your face.β
#JusticeForTachibana #ProtectMsAnna #InvestigateConsulateDubai
#HumanRightsMatter #ForgottenButNotGone
βEven if the whole world is silent, the truth is not.β
