Suspect told police upon his arrest, 'I collected the money, but I did not speak in harsh tones'
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Ring headed by gang member is believed to have swindled at least 85 persons nationwide out of around ¥100 million between October of last year and May
Inagawa-kai member ordered the bar's manager to pay so-called mikajimeryo, or 'protection money'
Gang assisted in collection of funds related to construction work in Osaka City
Department said, 'Treasury is targeting yakuza-controlled companies to expose the underlying ownership of these seemingly legitimate companies'
Suspect allegedly passed counterfeit notes at two convenience stores in Kawaguchi City on August 20
Fraud ring headed by Yamaguchi-gumi member collected a total of around ¥100 million
Woman was told by a member of a fraud ring, posing as a representative of the Financial Services Agency, that her bank cards were being abused by third party and needed to be replaced
Suspect denies allegations, saying, 'I only came to hear why gang members are not allowed inside'
Suspect allegedly stole the cash, a wristwatch and precious metals from the second floor of the office of the company in March