OSAKA –
An anti-organized crime convention was held in Osaka City, bringing together police, government officials, and business representatives to reaffirm their commitment to eliminating organized crime groups, as authorities warned that shrinking yakuza organizations are increasingly cooperating with loosely organized criminal networks involved in fraud and robbery.
The number of organized crime group members in Osaka Prefecture has fallen sharply from approximately 10,000 to around 1,000, reflecting years of efforts by police, local authorities, and businesses to isolate criminal organizations and restrict their activities.
However, concerns are growing over links between traditional yakuza groups and so-called “tokuryu,” a term referring to anonymous, loosely organized criminal groups whose members frequently change and coordinate activities through social media and other communication channels.
Authorities have identified cases in which organized crime groups seek to secure funding through cooperation with these networks, particularly in fraud and robbery operations.
The convention highlighted the need for continued cooperation between police, government agencies, and the private sector to prevent organized crime groups from finding new sources of revenue despite their declining membership.
Source: Television OSAKA NEWS
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