Convicted Senior "JP Dragon" Criminal Associate Sentenced to 42 Months Imprisonment
Tomohiro Koyama, a 51-year-old former senior member of the "JP Dragon" crime ring, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for fraud by Tokyo District Court. The "JP Dragon" crime ring, composed of Japanese nationals based in the Philippines, is notorious for its organized and malicious activities, including making scam phone calls to victims.
Koyama, believed to be the third-highest-ranking member of the crime ring, played a crucial role in its operations. He was in charge of managing a team within the ring, responsible for making scam phone calls. His leadership was essential for the efficient operation of the crime ring.
Presiding Judge Yasushi Fuke described the "JP Dragon" crime ring's operations as efficient and malicious. Koyama's actions were part of this overall criminal activity. The judge noted that Koyama's role was crucial for the efficient operation of the crime ring, stating that his actions were "organized and professional crime, very malicious."
Koyama was detained by Philippine authorities and extradited to Japan in November 2024. His criminal responsibility, according to the judge, is heavy. The judge emphasized the importance of Koyama's role in the crime ring's operations, stating that his actions were a significant contribution to the criminal activities of the "JP Dragon" crime ring.
It is worth noting that Koyama was a former member of another crime group led by Yuki Watanabe, who is known by the pseudonym "Luffy." The crime ring led by Watanabe is based in the Philippines. Members of this crime group used the pseudonym Luffy. Yuki Watanabe has been charged with robbery resulting in death.
[1] Tokyo District Court Sentences Tomohiro Koyama to Three Years and Six Months in Prison for Fraud [2] Presiding Judge Yasushi Fuke Describes "JP Dragon" Crime Ring's Operations as Malicious [3] Tomohiro Koyama's Role in "JP Dragon" Crime Ring's Efficient Operations Highlighted by Judge Yasushi Fuke
[1] Tomohiro Koyama, sentenced for fraud, was a key figure in the malicious and organized operations of the "JP Dragon" crime ring, a notorious group also involved in general-news topics such as crime and justice.
[2] The photo of Koyama, once a high-ranking member of the crime ring, serves as a stark reminder of the organized professional crime that permeated the "JP Dragon" ring's fraudulent activities in politics and other domains.
