Japan prosecutors seek 2-year sentences for Kajima, Taisei execs in maglev bid-rigging trial

( June 4, 2020, 06:02 GMT | Insight) -- Tokyo prosecutors today sought two-year sentences for former executives of Kajima and Taisei construction companies for their alleged involvement in collusion over the rapid-train project ordered by the Central Japan Railway, Kyodo reported. Kajima’s Ichir...Tokyo prosecutors today sought two-year sentences for former executives of Kajima and Taisei construction companies for their alleged involvement in collusion over the rapid-train project ordered by the Central Japan Railway, Kyodo reported. Kajima’s Ichiro Osawa and Taisei’s Takashi Okawa are suspected of antitrust violations by rigging bids. Their trail began in February 2019, and the two executives have have pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to end after closing arguments scheduled for Sept. 9, Kyodo reported....

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Japan prosecutors seek 2-year sentences for Kajima, Taisei execs in maglev bid-rigging trial

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