A suspected yakuza member in Fukuoka was arrested for fraud for accruing frequent flyer miles. The airline's terms prohibit membership for those associated with criminal organizations.

A suspected yakuza member in Fukuoka was arrested for allegedly violating an airline's terms of service by accruing frequent flyer miles. The airline's program has a clause prohibiting membership for individuals associated with criminal organizations, a common practice in Japan to avoid financial ties with the yakuza.

The man accrued 4,224 miles on domestic flights, including trips to visit an acquaintance in prison. This case highlights the strict enforcement of no-yakuza clauses in various services, from mobile phone contracts to supermarket loyalty programs.

While this case is unusual, it underscores the importance of understanding the terms and conditions of services in Japan. For travelers, it's a reminder that businesses are cautious about affiliations, and such clauses are in place to prevent association with criminal elements.