Victim was an elderly woman in Nakano Ward
Posts tagged as “Sumiyoshi-kai”
A criminal syndicate (yakuza) based in Tokyo
Targeted residence was previously burglarized in February
Gang boss said, 'It can't be helped'
Suspect said, 'I don't know'
Altercation was triggered when suspect's acquaintance became embroiled in a billing dispute
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