Designated gang Ninkyo Yamaguchi Gumi changed to "Kizunakai" "Yamaguchi Gumi" removed Jan. 18 at 18:35
Interviews with stakeholders revealed that Ninkyo Yamaguchi Gumi, which was split from Yamaguchi Gumi, the largest designated gang in Japan, changed the name of the organization to "Kizunakai." As the conflict between Yamaguchi Gumi and Kobe Yamaguchi Gumi has intensified, the police have confirmed that there is a purpose to clarify the difference between the two organizations by removing the name of "Yamaguchi Gumi".
The name was changed to Nigao Yamaguchi Gumi, a designated gangster based in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. According to police, there were about 400 members at the end of the year.
According to the people concerned, Ninkyo Yamaguchi Gumi has announced to affiliates and other organizations that it will call himself "Kizunakai" from the 12th.
Five years ago, some executives, mainly in the Kansai area, formed the Kobe Yamaguchi Gumi and broke up over the nation's largest designated gang, Yamaguchi Gumi.
An internal conflict also occurred in Kobe Yamaguchi Gumi, and three years ago, some groups dissatisfied with the organization's operations withdrew as Ninkyo Yamaguchi Gumi.
After the division, the conflict between Yamaguchi-gumi and Kobe-Yamaguchi-gumi continued, and the struggle has intensified since last April in particular. ".
In the notice of the name change, Ninkyo Yamaguchi Gumi mentioned the conflict between Yamaguchi Gumi and Kobe Yamaguchi Gumi, saying that it would not be possible to further raise concerns about the citizens.
By removing the name of Yamaguchi Gumi, it seems that the aim is to clarify the difference between the two organizations, and the police are also grasping such information and proceeding with confirmation.