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After 15 years of hiding, tattoos led to the arrest of this Yakuza boss

World news January 12, 2018
Retired Japanese crime boss, Shigeharu Shirai, was arrested after photos of his tattoos and his missing finger went viral. A resident posted pictures of the 72-year-old playing checkers.
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· 12 Jan 2018

Tattoos betray yakuza boss after 15 years on the run

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· 10 Jan 2018

Retired Japanese crime boss Shigeharu Shirai, 72, has been arrested in Thailand, ending more than 14 years on the run after photos of his 'Yakuza' tattoos and a missing little finger went viral

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· 11 Jan 2018

His yakuza tattoos and missing little finger went viral online

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· 12 Jan 2018

Mr Shirai is wanted for murder 14 years ago and is suspected of being part of a gang that killed a rival yakuza leader

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· 11 Jan 2018

Brilliant - pictures of an old bloke with cool tattoos in Thailand go viral. Turns out he's a Yakuza boss on the run

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· 11 Jan 2018

This usually is the easiest way to spot a Yakuza

A retired Japanese crime boss has been arrested in Thailand ending more than 14 years on the run after photos of his 'yakuza' tattoos and a missing little finger went viral. Details:
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· 11 Jan 2018

You can RUN but you will never ESCAPE.

Retired Japanese crime boss Shigeharu Shirai, 72, has been arrested in Thailand, ending more than 14 years on the run after photos of his 'Yakuza' tattoos and a missing little finger went viral
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· 12 Jan 2018

Every time I've been tempted to get a tat, I hear my dad roaring "TATTOOS? SURE PULL FOR THE POLICE, BOY!" Lo and behold:

Viral tattoo photos lead to arrest of fugitive Yakuza member
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· 11 Jan 2018

Pro tip: Think long and hard about getting tats on the ribs.

Retired Japanese crime boss Shigeharu Shirai, 72, has been arrested in Thailand, ending more than 14 years on the run after photos of his 'Yakuza' tattoos and a missing little finger went viral
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