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Never mind the yakuza, in Japan ‘quick money’ gangs are now on the rise

Fuelled by pandemic-era dislocations and driven by the allure of “quick money” schemes, criminal offences have surged for a second consecutive year, sparking concerns among analysts and law enforcement officials alike.

According to the Japanese justice ministry’s recently released annual white paper, the 2023 financial year saw a 17 per cent rise in reported crimes, reaching 703,351 cases.

More fraud, theft, robberies, and even homicides were reported. It’s the first time in nearly two decades that arrests, too, have increased, with 269,550 people detained – a number not seen since 2004.

But beneath the increase lies a deeper shift in Japan’s criminal underworld.

Analysts point to the growing sophistication of “quick money” gangs operating outside the rigid hierarchies of the traditional yakuza.

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