'Black widow' arrested after the deaths of several partners

Chisako Kakehi investigated after fatal quantities of cyanide found in blood of latest husband

Chisako Kakehi
(Image credit: JIJI PRESS/AFP/Getty)

A 67-year-old millionaire dubbed the "black widow" has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Japan after several of her former partners died.

Chisako Kakehi, who has reportedly collected more than 800m yen (£4.3m) in life insurance payouts and inheritances, has denied the charges.

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