BANGKOK - Thai police arrested a Japanese Yakuza boss who escaped for 15 years. His arrest was caused due to a picture of a viral tattoo on Facebook. Finally, Yakuza Shigeharu Shirai's boss was caught easily.
Photo yakuza tattoo has 74-year-old grandfather was taken by locals who do not know his identity. If the Thais knew that the grandfather was a Yakuza boss, he would think a thousand times to take his picture.
The viral photo shows Shirai removing his shirt and bare chest while sitting with his partner playing chess by the side of the road. The picture also shows that he also does not have one of his fingers. Losing a finger is one of the punishments for Yakuza members for the mistakes made by Yakuza members.
After the tattoo photo was widely circulated, Japanese police asked Thai security forces to arrest Shirai. Police arrested him in Lophuri City, north of Bangkok for visa violations. He will be extradited to Japan to face murder charges.
According to Thai police, Shirai claims to be a member of the Yakuza group, Yamaguci-gumi. Shikai claimed to have fled Japan to Thailand in 2005. Shirai was charged with murder against a Yakuza rival in 2003. But, he did not recognize about the 2003 killings.
In fact, the Japanese police believe that Shirai is one of the eight Yakoza anggoya who kill the leader of other Yakuza groups. Seven other suspects were arrested, but Shirai managed to escape. "He (Shirai) claimed to be a victim. He also admitted there are plans of other Yakuza groups wanting to kill him, "said Deputy Chief of Police of Thailand Wirachai Songmetta, told Reuters. "However, he did not admit to killing the head of his group's rivals," he said.
Thai police will also investigate suspected members of other Yakuza who are still in the Land of the White Elephant. So far, Thailand is a destination for foreign mafia members. Last month, Thai police arrested four members of the Hells Angles biker group charged with drug crimes and endangered B
acehworldtimePart II .. Thai police will also investigate another suspected Yakuza member who is still in the Land of the White Elephant. So far, Thailand is a destination for foreign mafia members. Last month, Thai police arrested four members of the Hells Angles biker group charged with drug crimes and endangered Thai citizens.
Yakuza is a mafia group that is part of Japanese society for centuries. The number of Yakuza members is estimated at 60,000. Yakuza usually earn revenue from gambling, prostitution, drug trafficking, and internet hacking.
source: sindonews