THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has recommended the filing of grave coercion charges against Japanese gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada and his associates, including Filipino businessman Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco, in connection with the May 31 takeover of the Okada Manila casino resort.

However, in its 25-page resolution, the DoJ dismissed complaints of slight physical injuries, kidnapping and serious illegal detention, and unjust vexation filed by Tiger Resort Leisure Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), operator of Okada Manila, against Kazuo, Cojuangco, Dindo Espeleta, Florentino "Binky" Herrera 3rd as well as several security personnel.

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