Suntory chairman Takeshi Niinami resigns amid cannabis investigation
Takeshi Niinami, Chairman of Suntory Holdings, has resigned amidst a cannabis law violation investigation by Fukuoka police. While Niinami has been questioned and his home searched, no evidence of illegal drug possession or use has been found. Nii...
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Suntory Holdings Chairman Takeshi Niinami has submitted his resignation after becoming the subject of a cannabis law violation investigation by Fukuoka police, Tokyo Shimbun reported on Tuesday.
Police have questioned Niinami and searched his home in Tokyo, although no illegal drug possession or use has been confirmed, the paper said, citing sources familiar with the matter. Niinami has denied the involvement, the report also said.
Suntory said it would hold a press conference from 0600 GMT on Tuesday, without providing details.
A Suntory spokesperson declined to comment.
Police have questioned Niinami and searched his home in Tokyo, although no illegal drug possession or use has been confirmed, the paper said, citing sources familiar with the matter. Niinami has denied the involvement, the report also said.
Suntory said it would hold a press conference from 0600 GMT on Tuesday, without providing details.
A Suntory spokesperson declined to comment.
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