'Crime manual' found in former yakuza office

Maciamo · Sep 28, 2004, 10:14

Japan Times : 'Crime manual' found in former yakuza office

The 206-page book, titled "Special Top Secret Information," covers more than 100 items on successfully committing crimes, they said.
...
The police said each item is preceded with the warning, "Do so at your own risk."

In a section on how to steal wallets and other belongings on the street, the book says, "Let's do purse-snatching amid the ongoing economic slump."

The book instructs readers to bend the license plates if they use motorbikes for crimes, and said easy targets on the street are housewives coming back from their shopping, according to the police.

The book also provides such information as how to borrow money from loan sharks without having to pay interest.

Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ?

Lina Inverse · Sep 28, 2004, 10:30

Guess stuff like that is a must read for any budding yakuza... you can't expect to find a book on good manners with them.

Satori · Sep 28, 2004, 12:25

Originally Posted by Maciamo

Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ?

Yes, it sure does! I always thought the yakuza were mainly involved in more serious crimes. I can't imagine them wanting to waste their time with "street punk" crimes like that. I didn't even think committing those kinds of crimes would gain anyone admittance into the yakuza world!

mad pierrot · Sep 28, 2004, 15:34

Not that I'd commit any crimes....

But it would still be an interesting read!
I wonder if anyone has tried buying rights to it.

okaeri_man · Sep 28, 2004, 22:47

bend your licence plates hey? i dunno if that would work, but it's worth a shot

DoctorP · Sep 28, 2004, 22:56

Originally Posted by okaeri_man

bend your licence plates hey? i dunno if that would work, but it's worth a shot

You actually see it done all of the time.

PaulTB · Sep 29, 2004, 00:13

Originally Posted by Maciamo

The book also provides such information as how to borrow money from loan sharks without having to pay interest.

Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ?

That bit sounds like a manual for how to get your knees capped.

God · Sep 29, 2004, 00:41

Can i find a copy at amazon.com?

lol

tricking a loan shark....hmm... interesting....yet manipulative...

Let's title the book.

Anarchist's Cookbook 2

Since we American's kinda have something like that already.

Mike Cash · Sep 29, 2004, 18:00

Originally Posted by okaeri_man

bend your licence plates hey? i dunno if that would work, but it's worth a shot

The majority of bike license plates are bent upwards. Same on lots of trucks, but not quite as high a percentage as on the bikes.

A popular thing on cars from two or three years ago is semi-transparent plastic license plate covers. Originally, they had a reddish tint and were meant to keep overhead radar/camera combinations from photographing plates (to avoid speeding tickets). Now they're available in a variety of tints. All of which are illegal and can get you arrested for 証拠隠蔽.

Toshi · Nov 22, 2004, 11:20

when does that book come out i want to buy it! jk

Flashjeff · Dec 5, 2004, 21:26

Originally Posted by Maciamo

Japan Times : 'Crime manual' found in former yakuza office

Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ?

Can you imagine Tony Soprano authorizing something like that? He'd be deep-sixed from the Mafia faster than you can say "bada-bing, bada-boom!"

JinKang · Dec 30, 2004, 05:02

Originally Posted by mikecash

The majority of bike license plates are bent upwards. Same on lots of trucks, but not quite as high a percentage as on the bikes.

A popular thing on cars from two or three years ago is semi-transparent plastic license plate covers. Originally, they had a reddish tint and were meant to keep overhead radar/camera combinations from photographing plates (to avoid speeding tickets). Now they're available in a variety of tints. All of which are illegal and can get you arrested for 証拠隠蔽.

I heard that in Britain, they have a special spray paint that's clear and doesn't appear to naked eyes... but when you take a picture or film it, the license plate is all blurred. And apparently you can buy it in shopping malls (not at any particular store but by entrace kind of thing)

rickets · Jan 2, 2005, 04:55

quote (I'd love to get a copy of that..
Not that I'd commit any crimes....
But it would still be an interesting read!
I wonder if anyone has tried buying rights to it.)

I'D LIKE TO READ IT TOO,,TO SUPPLIMENT MY SECURITY TRAINING

ffrost_nova622 · Jan 25, 2005, 04:58

hm yeah i want a copy too. but the part where to borrow loan sharks without interest...i dont believe that..once you borrow from them u have to or ese there goes a pinkie finger.

cookie85 · Feb 10, 2005, 09:13

It doesn't surprise me 'cos Japanese people make manuals for everything!

Last week the police arrested a group that used to call people telling them to pay fortunes because their son, husband, etc. were involved in an accident (ore-ore sagi, or furikome sagi). This group had very detailed manuals on how to make the calls and tell those stories...

BlackenedEyes · Feb 13, 2005, 13:33

Hmm... ya know, my dad had one of those plate covers. they sell them at auto zone but i think they are a bit different than the illegal ones. I think his is just clear plastic to keep it clean.

ashuri2 · Feb 17, 2005, 13:38

it's prolly a manual for noobs in the crime industry, so that the big bosses can concentrate on killing people and not have to train them to do the petty stuff.

Sep 28, 2004, 10:14	#1
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	'Crime manual' found in former yakuza office Japan Times : 'Crime manual' found in former yakuza office The 206-page book, titled "Special Top Secret Information," covers more than 100 items on successfully committing crimes, they said. ... The police said each item is preceded with the warning, "Do so at your own risk." In a section on how to steal wallets and other belongings on the street, the book says, "Let's do purse-snatching amid the ongoing economic slump." The book instructs readers to bend the license plates if they use motorbikes for crimes, and said easy targets on the street are housewives coming back from their shopping, according to the police. The book also provides such information as how to borrow money from loan sharks without having to pay interest. Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ? __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Sep 28, 2004, 10:30	#2
Lina Inverse Hentai Koutaishi Join Date: Apr 29, 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,141	Guess stuff like that is a must read for any budding yakuza... you can't expect to find a book on good manners with them. __________________ Try out the new style!

Sep 28, 2004, 12:25	#3
Satori Hakushaku Join Date: Aug 27, 2003 Posts: 989	Originally Posted by Maciamo Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ? Yes, it sure does! I always thought the yakuza were mainly involved in more serious crimes. I can't imagine them wanting to waste their time with "street punk" crimes like that. I didn't even think committing those kinds of crimes would gain anyone admittance into the yakuza world!

Sep 28, 2004, 15:34	#4
mad pierrot I jump to conclusions Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Location: The world via Chi-town Age: 28 Posts: 1,333	I'd love to get a copy of that! Not that I'd commit any crimes.... But it would still be an interesting read! I wonder if anyone has tried buying rights to it.

Sep 28, 2004, 22:47	#5
okaeri_man Tadaima! Join Date: Sep 6, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 24 Posts: 379	bend your licence plates hey? i dunno if that would work, but it's worth a shot __________________ "The people who vote decide nothing. The people who count the vote decide everything." - Stalin

Sep 28, 2004, 22:56	#6
DoctorP Regular Member Join Date: Jun 3, 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 1,793	Originally Posted by okaeri_man bend your licence plates hey? i dunno if that would work, but it's worth a shot You actually see it done all of the time.

Sep 29, 2004, 00:13	#7
PaulTB Manga Psychic Join Date: Jan 22, 2004 Posts: 2,111	Originally Posted by Maciamo The book also provides such information as how to borrow money from loan sharks without having to pay interest. Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ? That bit sounds like a manual for how to get your knees capped.

Sep 29, 2004, 00:41	#8
God I am paper. Join Date: Sep 9, 2004 Location: I live inside all beings, i am the force and the greatness that comes with free will. Age: 23 Posts: 66	Can i find a copy at amazon.com? lol tricking a loan shark....hmm... interesting....yet manipulative... Let's title the book. Anarchist's Cookbook 2 Since we American's kinda have something like that already. __________________ Are you Sarah Connor?

Sep 29, 2004, 18:00	#9
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Originally Posted by okaeri_man bend your licence plates hey? i dunno if that would work, but it's worth a shot The majority of bike license plates are bent upwards. Same on lots of trucks, but not quite as high a percentage as on the bikes. A popular thing on cars from two or three years ago is semi-transparent plastic license plate covers. Originally, they had a reddish tint and were meant to keep overhead radar/camera combinations from photographing plates (to avoid speeding tickets). Now they're available in a variety of tints. All of which are illegal and can get you arrested for 証拠隠蔽. __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

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Toshi Regular Member Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 22	when does that book come out i want to buy it! jk __________________ ok im sorry im sorry! its embarrsing ill get smaller pics or non at all happy?

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Flashjeff Pink Lady's Number #1 Fan Join Date: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 50 Posts: 1,377	Originally Posted by Maciamo Japan Times : 'Crime manual' found in former yakuza office Sounds like petty criminal hand book for amateur yakuza, doesn't it ? Can you imagine Tony Soprano authorizing something like that? He'd be deep-sixed from the Mafia faster than you can say "bada-bing, bada-boom!" __________________ "It's better to try and fail than to never try at all." -Jeffrey C. Branch, crackpot philosopher Interested in old school J-Pop? Please visit my website: Pink Lady: The Website! Many thanks to Ayu-youkou for this mondo cool banner!

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JinKang Junior Member Join Date: Dec 9, 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 3	Originally Posted by mikecash The majority of bike license plates are bent upwards. Same on lots of trucks, but not quite as high a percentage as on the bikes. A popular thing on cars from two or three years ago is semi-transparent plastic license plate covers. Originally, they had a reddish tint and were meant to keep overhead radar/camera combinations from photographing plates (to avoid speeding tickets). Now they're available in a variety of tints. All of which are illegal and can get you arrested for 証拠隠蔽. I heard that in Britain, they have a special spray paint that's clear and doesn't appear to naked eyes... but when you take a picture or film it, the license plate is all blurred. And apparently you can buy it in shopping malls (not at any particular store but by entrace kind of thing)

Jan 2, 2005, 04:55	#13
rickets rickets Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Location: united states Posts: 6	quote (I'd love to get a copy of that.. Not that I'd commit any crimes.... But it would still be an interesting read! I wonder if anyone has tried buying rights to it.) I'D LIKE TO READ IT TOO,,TO SUPPLIMENT MY SECURITY TRAINING

Jan 25, 2005, 04:58	#14
ffrost_nova622 ｦзĹĩŤĩśŤｦ Join Date: Nov 21, 2004 Location: (n.s.w) Posts: 88	the book hm yeah i want a copy too. but the part where to borrow loan sharks without interest...i dont believe that..once you borrow from them u have to or ese there goes a pinkie finger. __________________ ˚ｧξpĦΞﾑΩүОа˚

Feb 10, 2005, 09:13	#15
cookie85 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 4, 2005 Posts: 16	It doesn't surprise me 'cos Japanese people make manuals for everything! Last week the police arrested a group that used to call people telling them to pay fortunes because their son, husband, etc. were involved in an accident (ore-ore sagi, or furikome sagi). This group had very detailed manuals on how to make the calls and tell those stories...

Feb 13, 2005, 13:33	#16
BlackenedEyes Chiisai Sakana Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 24 Posts: 65	Hmm... ya know, my dad had one of those plate covers. they sell them at auto zone but i think they are a bit different than the illegal ones. I think his is just clear plastic to keep it clean.

Feb 17, 2005, 13:38	#17
ashuri2 me gots isshooz... Join Date: Mar 28, 2004 Location: in my room. i live as little as possible.... Age: 22 Posts: 367	it's prolly a manual for noobs in the crime industry, so that the big bosses can concentrate on killing people and not have to train them to do the petty stuff.

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