Yakuza executive arrested over unlicensed Susukino pub employing underage girls

HOKKAIDO (TR) – Police in Sapporo City have arrested a senior member of a yakuza syndicate for allegedly running an unlicensed pub in the Susukino entertainment district and using underage girls to entertain customers, reports HBC News (Oct. 22).

Masami Sekiya, a 59-year-old executive of the Seiyu-kai — a gang affiliated with the Kobe City-based Yamaguchi-gumi — was taken into custody on October 22 on suspicion of violating the Adult Entertainment Businesses Law.

According to investigators, Sekiya conspired with subordinate gang members to operate a pub in Chuo Ward without the required permits. The group is accused of employing a girl under the age of 18 and having her serve and entertain male patrons.

The arrest follows a police crackdown in January that led to the apprehension of lower-ranking gang members who were managing the day-to-day operations of the venue. Subsequent investigations revealed Sekiya’s involvement in the illegal enterprise, leading to his arrest.

During questioning, the mob boss offered a partial admission regarding his leadership role. “Since my underlings did this, I understand that I also bear responsibility,” Sekiya told investigators. However, he continues to deny the specific allegations of operating without a license and employing a minor.

Police are continuing their investigation, working under the strong suspicion that the pub’s illicit profits were being funneled directly into the syndicate as a major source of funding.

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10月22日，与神户市山口组有关联的黑帮组织“声优会”的59岁干部关谷正美因涉嫌违反成人娱乐事业法而被拘留。

据调查人员称，关谷与团伙其他成员合谋，在中央区非法经营酒吧。该团伙被控雇用一名未满18岁的少女，并让她为男性顾客提供服务和娱乐。

此次逮捕行动源于警方一月份的一次打击行动，该行动抓获了负责该场所日常运营的低级别团伙成员。随后的调查揭露了关谷参与非法活动的内幕，最终导致他被捕。

在审讯过程中，这名黑帮老大对其领导角色做出了部分承认。“既然是我的手下干的，我明白我也有责任，”关谷告诉调查人员。然而，他仍然否认无证经营和雇用未成年人的具体指控。

警方正在继续调查，他们强烈怀疑这家酒吧的非法利润被直接输送给了犯罪集团，作为其主要资金来源。

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