Yakuza – organized crime in Japan
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.
Year of publication: |
2006
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Authors: | Shikata, Ko |
Published in: |
Journal of Money Laundering Control. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1758-7808, ZDB-ID 2094548-6. - Vol. 9.2006, 4, p. 416-421
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Publisher: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Police | Japan | Crime | Money laundering |
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