Searches targeted three locations, including the headquarters of the Sumiyoshi-kai in Minato Ward
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Fumio Tanoue is expected to succeed Nomura
Suspects stole a suitcase containing approximately 423 million yen in cash in January
Suspect said, 'I like weapons'
Suspects are believed to have defrauded victims out of more than 700 million yen
One suspect said, 'I never asked him to pay protection money'
Goto wrote, 'If I really loved making money, I wouldn't be a yakuza'
Representative says, 'We hope that the video will inspire people to take the first step'