7 gangsters arrested over scam involving valueless paintings

7 gangsters arrested over scam involving valueless paintings

TOKYO, Japan - Police arrested a senior gangster and six other gang members on Jan. 10 on suspicion of swindling money by selling valueless paintings (photographed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department) which they falsely claimed could be leased to hotels and other establishments. The suspects allegedly deceived the victims by claiming that they could obtain large fees from hotels and other establishments by leasing the works.

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