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The Yakuza Organized Crime Syndicates of Japan: International Crimes that Affect Japan, the United States, and Other Nations

Friday, November 7, 2014
Plaza Foyer (Sheraton)
Tyler Bryant , University of West Florida
This project explains how the Yakuza pose a greater threat than other crime syndicates or terrorist organizations and how they thrive and operate internationally with little resistance.  It concludes with what actions could prevent the Yakuza from expanding their power and possibly undermine their current operations.