noun
person involved with a criminal gang; yakuza associate
Refers to someone connected to a yakuza or similar organized crime group, not necessarily a formal member. Often used in legal or news contexts.
警察は暴力団関係者を事情聴取した。
The police questioned a person with gang connections.
その店は暴力団関係者が経営していると噂されている。
It is rumored that the shop is run by someone with yakuza ties.
Compound of 暴力団 (criminal gang) + 関係者 (person involved).