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The Yakuza Boss Caught Selling Burmese Nuclear Material to Iranian Generals (Sort Of)

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Shady Dealings and Arms Trafficking in Burma

The chapter explores the suspicious dealings of a criminal figure named Ebisawa, involved in illegal arms trade and seeking to exchange weapons for nuclear material with a buyer linked to an insurgent group in Burma. It delves into the chaotic political landscape of Burma, discussing the history of conflicts, civil war following a military coup, and the role of various factions and external powers in supplying weapons. The narrative also touches upon the establishment of illegal betting syndicates and the involvement of Yakuza in illicit weapons trade, drawing parallels between criminal groups in the region.

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