On June 1, Kurume City hosted a regional anti-yakuza rally with around 1,500 attendees from police, municipalities, and civic groups. The event featured speeches affirming a united stance against organized crime and a lecture on the threats of yakuza-linked fraud and illegal recruitment. According to police, Fukuoka Prefecture recorded just 980 yakuza members at the end of 2024—the first time the number has dropped below 1,000 since data collection began. Source: KBC
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