Yoshio Inoue, 45 allegedly concealed his gang affiliation in receiving ¥4.39 million in welfare payments
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Beaten body of Takashi Naruse, 37, was found collapsed near parking lot of restaurant in Iida City
Shun Ogiwara allegedly threatened to kill a 33-year-old then underling for not carrying out an order
Sumiyoshi-kai members and 3 other persons beat trader of kakuseizai due to problem over money
Ring is believed to have carried out a series of crimes in Tokyo and 9 nearby prefectures
Tokyo cops suspect gangsters have extorted ¥50 million from Ginza clubs since 2009
Four shootings have taken place in Matsudo City since May 10
One suspect reportedly said, 'If you look at me again, I'll kill you'
Suspect sought information in dispute over woman
About 150 officers met with bars and clubs to inquire about whether criminal syndicates had made demands for 'protection money'