Mafia: The construction industry is held captive by illegal “business” forums operating across the country. Photo: Sharon Cereto/Getty Images
The CEO of the Nara Chamber of Commerce was assaulted by members of the outlawed “Nara Business Forum” when he went to a construction site to deal with a subcontracting dispute.
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