Kentaro Group operated like a highly structured criminal enterprise, boasting at least 200 members
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Defendant said, 'I made a promise to my wife that she would divorce me if I ever went into debt'
Victim's condition was assessed as non-life-threatening
Two safes were also found emptied
Targeted residence was previously burglarized in February
Kyoto resident said, 'It's truly sad'
Suspect also hinted at his involvement in a wider criminal ring
Suspects warned victim, 'Absolutely do not tell the police'
Suspects lured victim to a fake bar in Osaka City
Suspects attempted to smuggle 4 kilograms of gold last December