Suspect denies the allegations, telling police he is not a gang member
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A criminal syndicate (yakuza) based in Tokyo
Boss denies the allegations, police said
Police did not reveal whether the suspect admits to the allegations
Suspect allegedly passed a counterfeit 10,000-yen note at a convenience store in Adachi Ward to purchase a drink
No reason for the non-prosecution was given
Sumiyoshi-kai member denies the allegations, telling police, 'It is fiction made up by the victim'
Group could have been taking advantage of arrests of yakuza two years ago
To conceal the fact that the bill was fake, the suspect folded it 4 times before handing it to a clerk, police said
Headquarters of gang in Kawaguchi City
Sumiyoshi-kai member retrieved the wine bottle from a nearby garbage collection area, police said