Kiyoshi Takayama served a 6-year prison term for extortion
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Non-prosecution was due to insufficient evidence
Officers searched bars connected to one suspect and seized unspecified amounts of stimulant drugs, marijuana and syringes
Suspect hid the contraband on the balcony after learning that law enforcement was planning to search the premises
Suspect told police, 'I was paying off debt by looking after them for a friend'
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, 'I was at the location, but I did not steal anything'
Suspect told police, 'I do not recall either matter,'
Casino supplied customers with internet wagering at computers installed inside 12 small rooms, police said
Victim was wounded in the abdomen and arm, police said
One suspect said over the telephone, 'Anyone can be killed, even those who pay money can be killed'