Insider says, 'It's just a few rich Japanese guys, scammers, and wealthy Chinese tourists throwing money around'
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Suspect said, 'I had no part in this matter'
Scheme unraveled in February 2023 during a separate police investigation
Suspect asked victim, 'Want me to make you cry?'
Victim was told, 'You can't escape now'
Suspect said, 'I will speak after I consult with my lawyer'
Suspects are facing charges of kidnapping for the purpose of transferring a person out of the country
Suspect said, 'When there's trouble, we'll be the ones to protect you'
Prosecutors have built their case on a web of circumstantial clues
Narcotics had been carefully divided into small, zippered plastic bags