Altercation was triggered when suspect's acquaintance became embroiled in a billing dispute
Posts tagged as “Sumiyoshi-kai”
A criminal syndicate (yakuza) based in Tokyo
Contraband was shipped via air cargo from the U.S. to Narita International Airport two years ago
Prosecutors said the decision was made 'after careful consideration'
Searches targeted three locations, including the headquarters of the Sumiyoshi-kai in Minato Ward
The Kohei-ikka is the largest yakuza group in the capital
Victim was held captive by the suspects because they suspected him of leaking information
Suspects stole a suitcase containing approximately 423 million yen in cash in January
Suspects are believed to have defrauded victims out of more than 700 million yen
Gangsters had been suspected of swindling a man in Shizuoka Prefecture out of 3 million yen
Masato Kohinata exhibited symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction