Defendant Haruyuki Takahashi, former managing director of Dentsu on the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, was accused of receiving bribes totaling nearly 200 million yen from five companies, including sponsor companies. was indicted twice. Furthermore, there is the issue of bid-rigging by Dentsu and others, which has been reported every day. Most of the 26 tenders were submitted by one company. There is also a suspicion that Dentsu requested other successful bidders in advance not to bid for competition venues other than the competition venues that they wished to receive orders for. In addition, the nine companies and the joint venture were in charge of the operation of the stadium for the test tournament and the main tournament on a non-bid contract. We have to clarify whether the Organizing Committee was involved in this problem or whether the politicians knew about it. I think it is necessary to disclose related documents such as meeting minutes, accounting books, and sponsorship agreements. Japan Sports Agency Based on the contract between the two parties, we have a confidentiality obligation, so we understand that it is premised on not disclosing. Regarding whether or not disclosure is necessary, I think that it will be decided after careful examination. Tokunaga Eri: Information disclosure, don’t you think it’s necessary, Prime Minister? I don’t know anything. I think everyone has already been informed that Dentsu played a key role in the Tokyo Olympics, which has been full of suspicions. Dentsu is also deeply involved in government public relations. There is also the fact that Dentsu is paid a huge amount of advertising expenses. Regarding the collusion issue this time, if violation of the Antimonopoly Act is revealed, of course the eligibility to participate in the bidding will be suspended, and Dentsu will be suspended from nomination, is that correct? PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: At this point, I have to refrain from making any predictions. First of all, I think that we have to comply with the law and respond appropriately, and I think that the government will respond after seeing the results. Tokunaga Eri: In the case of general competitive bidding, if a violation of the Antimonopoly Act is found, the nomination is generally suspended, isn’t it? Therefore, when the collusion becomes apparent, Dentsu, which is a giant advertising company and is involved in various fields, must take a firm and strict response. It is difficult for the public to understand this opaque flow of money, and the trust of the Kishida administration could be further lost. I would like you to promise that you would like to PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: As investigations and investigations are currently underway, I will refrain from making statements based on assumptions, but I would like the government to consider what kind of verification should be conducted.that’s all
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