Yakuza – organized crime in Japan

Ko Shikata

Journal of Money Laundering Control, 2006, vol. 9, issue 4, 416-421

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Police; Japan; Crime; Money laundering (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1108/13685200610707653

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