Tokyo police nab yakuza boss for stealing Pokémon cards

Police in Tokyo recently arrested a yakuza boss for stealing Pokémon cards, marking a significant shift in the activities of the once-feared organized crime group. As SoraNews24 reports, Keita Saito, a 39-year-old yakuza leader, was arrested with $1,621 worth of items, including 25 Pokémon cards. The yakuza, which is notorious for its violent crimes, has seen a decline in membership due to strict anti-gang laws and lower profits from traditional crime. The arrest reflects the general trend of the yakuza turning to petty crime in the face of declining economic incentives. Society's attitude towards organized crime has also changed in Japan. According to The Guardian, young Japanese are no longer opting for a yakuza lifestyle and the average age of gang members is rising