トクリュウ

noun

anonymous and fluid criminal group

Abbreviation of 匿名・流動型犯罪グループ (tokumei ryūdō-gata hanzai gurūpu). Refers to loosely organized, ad hoc criminal groups that form via social media or other means to commit specific crimes and then disband. Used especially in Japanese law enforcement and media contexts.

• 警けい察さつはトクリュウの摘てき発はつを強きょう化かしている。

  The police are stepping up crackdowns on anonymous and fluid criminal groups.

• トクリュウはSNSで集あつまったメンバーで構こう成せいされることが多おおい。

  Tokuryū groups are often composed of members recruited through social media.