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Yakuza Leader Sentenced to 20 Years for Nuclear Trafficking Plot

A Japanese crime boss received a 20-year prison sentence after a multi-agency investigation thwarted his attempt to sell weapons-grade plutonium and narcotics to undercover agents.

1 post, 1 article·March 4 – March 7, 2026
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A Japanese 'conman' tried to sell an undercover DEA agent nuclear materials - but how did he get them?

The Guardian

Social·3 days ago
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Yesterday, @SDNYNews, @DEAHQ and @DOJNatSec announced that TAKESHI EBISAWA, a Japanese national, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium. 🔗: https://t.co/7CTkMzk5Bh https://t.co/9go7POCw23

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