A succession ceremony at the Kudo-kai, an organized crime group in Kitakyushu, was reportedly held on 31 October, with Goto Yasushi (後藤 靖), the organization’s No. 2 and chairman of its board, believed to have become its sixth chairman. The report also touches on the prefectural police’s policy of dismantling the group and related investigative activity.
On 31 October, the Kudo-kai held a succession ceremony at a designated organized crime group office in Fukuoka Prefecture, and Goto Yasushi (後藤 靖), the organization’s No. 2 and chairman of its board, is believed to have become its sixth chairman. Exchanges among members and associates at the scene were reported, suggesting that the Kudo-kai may have begun transitioning to a new internal structure. The report also mentions claims that an office affiliated with the Taishu-kai was used.
The Fukuoka Prefectural Police said that, in light of its history of arresting and investigating associates since the 2014 “Summit Operation,” aimed at dismantling the group, many related offices have been removed. The report also covers developments after Tanoue Fumio (田上 不美夫) was formally recognised and publicly announced as the fifth chairman, and presents the view that the response surrounding the succession may represent an intention to preserve the organisation.