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New York Business Owner Oroku Saki allegedly tied to Foot Clan gang
Oroku Saki, New York business owner and philanthropist, has been accused of being “The Shredder” the criminal leader of the ninja-themed gang known as the Foot Clan.
Sources state that members of the Foot Clan have been seen entering and leaving the head office of Saki’s businesses, and have also been seen at the sites of several of Oroku Saki’s affiliated businesses, including Stockman Enterprises.
These claims have been refuted by Saki’s granddaughter and head of public relations, Karai Saki, who has claimed that these statements “Are meant to besmirch the reputation of a man and company dedicated to not just technological advancement, but towards humanitarian and rehabilitation work.” Some of that rehabilitation work includes providing jobs to former criminals such as the self-proclaimed “Bonnie-and-Clyde of our time” duo Anton Zeck and Ivan Steranko, more commonly known as Bebop and Rocksteady.
Police are currently seeking a warrant to search the premises for further evidence regarding these allegations. Karai, along with head of security Arnold Hun Jones, have stated that any attempt to get a warrant on their business will be challenged in court. Oroku Saki’s recent donations to the re-election campaign of New York’s mayor seem to many to be an attempt to put pressure on the NYPD to drop the investigation.
Coming over to New York from Japan only several years ago, the time between Mr. Saki’s arrival in New York and the arrival of the Foot Clan seem to be simultaneous. Since his arrival, Saki’s businesses have engaged in seeking military contracts for the creation of advanced weaponry from General Krang as well as philanthropic work supporting the rise of several martial arts dojos in inner-city neighbourhoods.
Unconfirmed sources claim that Saki’s business interests have included genetics research that has resulted in the creation of enlarged monsters including human-sized rodents and reptiles.
Our paper reached out to Oroku Saki personally for comment but did not receive word prior to publication.