In the case of Haruyuki Takahashi, former director of the organizing committee, who was arrested over the selection of sponsors for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, we have obtained testimony that overturns Takahashi’s previous claims. ◇ Suspect Haruyuki Takahashi left his home around noon on the 17th to go for an interview. After that, he was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigation Department and entered the Tokyo Detention Center. Takahashi was a director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee. According to the special investigation department, it is suspected that he received a bribe of 51 million yen in cash in return for receiving a request from “AOKI Holdings” to facilitate the sponsorship contract of the tournament. On the other hand, the AOKI side is suspected that three people, including former chairman of “AOKI Holdings” Hironori Aoki (83) and his younger brother Takahisa Aoki (76), former vice chairman of “AOKI Holdings”, also gave bribes. was arrested in AOKI is said to have sold more than 30,000 suits, including logo-embedded licensed suits, taking advantage of its position as a tournament sponsor. Takahashi, who was allegedly out of favor, strongly denied any wrongdoing before his arrest. ――Did you do anything that would cause problems in your position as a board member? Suspect Takahashi, Former Director of the Organizing Committee of the Tournament “No” ――Are you doing anything illegal? Former director of the tournament organizing committee Takahashi “has not done” According to officials, he has denied the charges even after being arrested. Furthermore, it is said that he said in a voluntary interview before his arrest, “I couldn’t find a company that I wanted to sponsor, but I decided on AOKI. Were there really no sponsor competitors? We independently interviewed apparel industry officials and obtained testimony that overturns Takahashi’s claims. We independently interviewed apparel industry officials and obtained testimony that overturns Takahashi’s claims. Apparel industry insider: “From what I have seen and heard, several companies have raised their hands and are considering it. There is a bit of a sense of incongruity.” “Incongruity” also relates to the negotiation method… Apparel industry insider “I don’t think it was normal to talk directly with the director (of the organizing committee).” I will not negotiate,” he said. AOKI, which Takahashi may have treated specially, announced a comment on the afternoon of the 17th. AOKI Holdings said, “We take this situation seriously and will continue to fully cooperate with the authorities’ investigation.” (From “news every.” broadcast on August 17, 2022) #Tokyo Olympics #Tokyo Paralympics #AOKI Holdings #Nittele #newsevery #News https://www.instagram.com/ntv_news24/?hl=ja TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ntv.news Twitter https://twitter.com/news24ntv ◇[Latest news LIVE distribution]Nippon Television NEWS HP https://news.ntv.co.jp
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