Woman eventually sought refuge at the Japanese Embassy
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A criminal syndicate (yakuza) based in Tokyo
Insider says, 'It's just a few rich Japanese guys, scammers, and wealthy Chinese tourists throwing money around'
Victim was told, 'You can't escape now'
Suspects are facing charges of kidnapping for the purpose of transferring a person out of the country
'It costs money in the Inagawa-kai, it costs time in the Sumiyoshi-kai, and it costs lives in the Yamaguchi-gumi'
Victim managed to escape with only minor injuries, police said
Investigators believe the trio acted as key coordinators for the heist
Scammers impersonated a relative of the victim over the phone
Suspect claimed to have paid 3.5 million yen in debt for the woman
Victim was an elderly woman in Nakano Ward