'Tokyo Swindlers' Episode 6 Takeaway: Harrison Yamanaka’s reign in jeopardy after betrayal from key member
Contains spoilers for 'Tokyo Swindlers' Episode 6
TOKYO, JAPAN: 'Tokyo Swindlers' on Netflix is getting more intense, and Episode 5 just proves that the biggest scam could lead to the downfall of the swindlers.
Takumi Tsujimoto (Go Ayano) and his team embark on their most ambitious heist yet, targeting prime real estate in a deal worth a staggering 10 billion yen.
In the last scene of 'Tokyo Swindlers' Episode 5, detective Kuramochi (Elaiza Ikeda) confronts Takumi, asserting that she knows the truth about his involvement in land swindling.
'Tokyo Swindlers' Episode 6 picks up right where the confrontation left off. Takumi vehemently denies any involvement in the land swindling scheme. He discreetly leaves the encounter and immediately gets to work, finalizing his audacious plan to dupe Sekiyo House out of 10 billion yen.
Betrayal to cause catastrophic failure of Takumi Tsujimoto’s scam
For the final sale of the site beside the temple to be officially confirmed, Aoyagi (Koji Yamamoto) asks to meet the nun, Kawai (Izumi Matsuoka), who is the real owner of the land.
This presents a significant obstacle for Takumi and his team, as the real owner must be removed from the scene to avoid detection. Initially, they had a fake impersonator lined up to act as the nun, but unforeseen complications arise when this impersonator is unable to make it.
Reiko (Eiko Koike) steps up to take on the role of the nun herself. Despite the risks involved, she knows that the success of the scam hinges on convincing Aoyagi that she is the legitimate owner of the property.
Takumi ensures the real nun's absence by convincing Kaede (Kaito Yoshimura) to take Kawai on a romantic vacation away from Tokyo. However, Takeshita (Kazuki Kitamura) betrays Harrison Yamanaka (Etsushi Toyokawa), kills Kaede and forces Kawai to return to Tokyo immediately under threat.
Though Takumi successfully manages to wrap up everything before the real Kawai can reach the temple, this betrayal has the potential to change everything. The real Kawai could arrive at the site when Sekiyo House begins working and putting up signs, exposing the scam.
In such a scenario, Harrison and Takumi may not receive the money. They must somehow find a way to keep the real Kawai away from the site to ensure their plan remains intact.
This involves devising new strategies to distract or deter Kawai from returning, thereby maintaining their deception long enough to secure the funds from Sekiyo House.
If Sekiyo House discovers the real Kawai, they may back out of the deal, leading to catastrophic consequences for Takumi and his team. The exposure of their scam would not only cause them to lose the substantial sum of money they aimed to swindle but could also result in legal repercussions.
Takumi and his accomplices would face the threat of arrest and prosecution for fraud and deception.
Takeshita's death may lead to the downfall of Harrison Yamanaka and the swindlers
After discovering that Takeshita betrayed him, Harrison takes drastic action and kills him. This shocking development might affect Takumi, as he never anticipated that Harrison, the leader of their group, would resort to such extreme measures against one of his own members.
Takumi, already grappling with the intense pressure of their scam, may feel deeply betrayed upon learning about Takeshita's death. This revelation could trigger a confrontation between him and Harrison, potentially leading to internal conflict and the group's downfall.
Takumi might choose to go to the police and confess to both his and Harrison's crimes. This could lead to legal and personal repercussions for both him and Harrison, ultimately sealing their downfall.
If Takumi decides to confess to the police, Sekiyo House might ultimately be spared from falling victim to the swindlers' scheme. Law enforcement, armed with new information, might be able to intervene in time to prevent Sekiyo House from completing the transaction.
'Tokyo Swindlers' Episode 6 is now streaming on Netflix