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Story summary
- The Osaka High Court ruled that Kunio Inoue, head of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza faction, must pay 270 million yen in damages tied to crimes by his subordinate.
- A lower court ordered seizure of a Kobe mansion after Inoue failed to pay.
- The action is part of Japan's "gang boss lawsuits" allowing victims to seek compensation from crime leaders.
- The auction is scheduled for April 14, 2026.
