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flag A new Japanese crime group, tokuryu, uses tech and fake jobs to scam the elderly, causing billions in losses.

flag A new breed of Japanese organized crime called "tokuryu" is rising by using social media, encrypted messaging, and disposable teams to run scams targeting the elderly, causing over 72 billion yen in losses in seven months. flag Unlike the traditional yakuza, who follow a strict hierarchy and honor code, tokuryu operate anonymously, recruiting vulnerable individuals through fake job postings for fraud schemes like impersonation scams and "It's me!" flag phone cons. flag Tokyo police have launched a 100-officer task force to combat the threat, as tokuryu’s tech-driven, project-based model appeals to younger generations disillusioned by the yakuza’s rigid rules and declining relevance.

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