Boss denies the allegations, police said
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Kodo-kai is an affiliate gang of the Yamaguchi-gumi
Suspects are members of fraud ring running a scam known as ore ore sagi, police said
Police first arrested the former Olympian for possessing marijuana after a traffic stop in 1995
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
Two suspects deny the allegations, police said
Group could have been taking advantage of arrests of yakuza two years ago
Victim suffered injuries that will require 1 month to heal, police said