Case is part of a scandal that implicated pitchers for the Yomiuri Giants
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Yamaguchi-gumi is Japan’s largest organized crime (yakuza) group
Network issued apology, saying it was 'inappropriate reporting activity'
Suspect previously arrested in assault in Osaka
Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi member arrested earlier this month in theft of vehicle
Contraband found in storage room in Tatsuno City
Suspect obtained ¥5.2 million in pills from hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture
Suspect allegedly conspired with another gangster in the illegal withdrawal of ¥3.5 million
Ring amassed total of around ¥1 billion in wagers over past year
A key witness has also died
Suspect collected ¥3 million over 12 months