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Yakuza – organized crime in Japan

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to introduce some facts about Yakuza and countermeasures by the Japanese police. Design/methodology/approach - This paper provides some statistics and descriptive explanation about Yakuza and countermeasures by the Japanese police. Findings - In Japan, there are more than 80,000 regular or associate Yakuza gang members. Yakuza groups are changing their styles and behaviors and adjusting to a changing society. The Japanese government has been tackling organized crime. The two main measures against organized crime are new legislations and “strategic investigation.” Originality/value - This paper is one of limited literatures written in English which explains the facts about Japanese Yakuza.

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  • Ko Shikata, 2006. "Yakuza – organized crime in Japan," Journal of Money Laundering Control, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 9(4), pages 416-421, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jmlcpp:13685200610707653
    DOI: 10.1108/13685200610707653
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