Tokyo Police have arrested seven people, including members of the “Yakuza” mafia, suspected of robbing cash transporters in the Japanese capital.
“Elchi” citing “Kyodo”, reports that the attack occurred on the evening of January 29.
According to the investigation, the criminals attacked a cash collector who was loading three suitcases containing approximately 420 million yen (about $2.7 million) in cash into a car. The criminals sprayed tear gas, stole the money, and fled the area in a car driven by their accomplices.
While fleeing, they also accidentally hit a pedestrian with their car.
Among those arrested is a 21-year-old member of “Yamaguchi-gumi,” Japan’s largest mafia syndicate. Police are also investigating the suspects’ involvement in another attempted robbery that occurred on the same day at the international terminal parking lot of Haneda Airport. The criminals attacked cash transporters but failed to steal the funds.