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Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Passes Anti-Gang Measure


The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly unanimously passed a measure to strengthening its control over criminal gang activity. The bill prohibits enterprises from distributing their profits to gangs through such means as excessive discounts on transactions, and provides for a maximum of one year in jail or a fine of up to 500,000 yen for doing so. Fukuoka becomes the first prefectural assembly to pass such a bill.

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Published: Oct 15, 2009 / Last Updated: Oct 15, 2009

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