Kiyota became the fifth head of the Inagawa-kai in 2010
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Japan's largest gang, the Yamaguchi-gumi, saw a decrease in membership of 500 to 6,900
Korean national later accused of murder fled to Kitakyushu City in the company of a woman
Parlor accrued around 450 million yen in sales over a 15-month period
Affiliate gangs of the Yamaguchi-gumi and Sumiyoshi-kai fought it out at the Asakusa View Hotel in 2004
Contraband has a street value of approximately 3 million yen
Suspect denies the allegations
Vicim suffered cuts to the head and stomach and a fractured skull
Ex-Sumiyoshi-kai member Ryoya Yaegashi is in custody on suspicion of fraud
Police officers called for people to be careful of solicitations from organized crime groups