Sumiyoshi-kai member solicited orders over the internet, police said
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A criminal syndicate (yakuza) based in Tokyo
NPA said, 'Members are voluntarily leaving because it is difficult to fund operations'
Police said, 'In preparation for 2020, we would like to carry out a purification drive'
Suspect's contact information had been distributed widely to attract customers, police said
Gang member instructed his girlfriend to use one fake note to purchase krill costing ¥500 from a tackle shop while he stood watch
Police suspect Sumiyoshi-kai member is the leader of the ring
Suspect told police, 'I didn't know the money was counterfeit'
Suspect allegedly established the office on the premises of a former okonomiyaki shop located about 60 meters from a middle school
Text exchanges, email and information obtained from underworld figures revealed that the shooting was part of a dispute over a woman
Suspects are believed to have ordered subordinate members of the Sumiyoshi-kai to collect bullets left at the scene