Japan’s Battle Against “Tokuryu”: The Rise of a Digital Underworld

Police officers stand near the scene of a stabbing and shooting incident in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on May 25, 2023. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS

In Japan, crime is evolving in ways that mirror the speed and fluidity of the digital world. Law enforcement is now confronting a new breed of criminal network known as “tokuryu” groups — loosely organized…

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