Olympics 2020: Japan Olympic chief denies bribery charges
6 years ago

Olympics 2020: Japan Olympic chief denies bribery charges

The Hindu  

Japan's Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda on Friday denied bribery or any wrongdoing after being indicted in France for corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid. Takeda said he had cooperated with a judge at a hearing in Paris on an unspecified date and “explained that I was not involved in any wrongdoing such as bribery.” READ | Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France for corruption Takeda said “it appeared that no new facts” had come out during the Paris hearing with the judge. He added that “wrong information that I was indicted has been shared,” and pledged he would “cooperate with investigations to clear up any doubts.” A French judicial source told AFP that Takeda was indicted on December 10 by investigating magistrates looking into a suspect payment of nearly two million euros made before the Japanese capital was chosen to host the Olympics. The French investigation, launched in 2016, relates to two payments made to a firm linked to the son of the Senegalese former head of the International Association of Athletics Federations.

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Paris Olympics organizers ‘surprised’ by reports of investigation into president’s pay
11 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics organizers ‘surprised’ by reports of investigation into president’s pay

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office. The organizers added Estanguet’s income was decided independently, in line with the advice of a committee “made up of independent experts whose role is to ensure the appropriateness of our remuneration policy.” The …

Former Tokyo Olympic official appears in court and says he’s not guilty of taking bribes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Tokyo Olympic official appears in court and says he’s not guilty of taking bribes

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Haruyuki Takahashi, a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member, appeared in a court on Wednesday and said he was not guilty of taking bribes connected to the Tokyo Games. A former executive with the powerful Japanese advertising company Dents u, Takahashi is charged with accepting around 198 million yen in exchange for awarding Olympic contracts for the Tokyo …

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Haruyuki Takahashi, a former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, appeared in district court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to taking bribes tied to the Games. A former executive with the powerful Japanese advertising company Dentsu, Takahashi is charged with accepting around 198 million yen in bribes in exchange for awarding Olympic contracts for the Tokyo …

Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympics organisers
1 year, 2 months ago

Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympics organisers

The Hindu  

Organisers of next year’s Paris Olympics said their headquarters have again been visited by French financial prosecutors who are investigating suspicions of favoritism, conflicts of interest and misuse of funds in the awarding of contracts. The Paris organizing committee said Thursday in a short statement that the national financial prosecution service visited its north Paris offices on Wednesday “and obtained …

Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympic organizers
1 year, 2 months ago

Financial investigators probing suspected contracts descend again on HQ of Paris Olympic organizers

Associated Press  

PARIS — Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics said their headquarters have again been visited by French financial prosecutors who are investigating suspicions of favoritism, conflicts of interest and misuse of funds in the awarding of contracts. The Paris organizing committee said Thursday in a short statement that the national financial prosecution service visited its north Paris offices on Wednesday …

Chief financial prosecutor says investigation into Paris Olympics did not uncover serious corruption
1 year, 4 months ago

Chief financial prosecutor says investigation into Paris Olympics did not uncover serious corruption

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s top financial prosecutor said Wednesday that investigations into the organization of the 2024 Paris Olympics have not revealed any serious corruption or influence peddling, and that his goal is not to disrupt the event. Speaking in an interview with RTL radio, Jean-Francois Bohnert said the potential infractions currently investigated by the the financial prosecutor’s office are “mainly …

Japan court finds consultant guilty of taking bribes in sprawling Tokyo Olympics trial
1 year, 6 months ago

Japan court finds consultant guilty of taking bribes in sprawling Tokyo Olympics trial

The Hindu  

One of several Japanese officials charged in a widespread bribery scandal involving Tokyo Olympic organisers was found guilty Tuesday but avoided jail time. The verdict in Tokyo District Court for Joji Matsui, the former head of Amuse consulting company, was the first for someone on the receiving end of bribes from companies seeking sponsorships and licensing for the 2020 Games. …

Paris Olympics could join a longer list of Games marred by scandal
1 year, 6 months ago

Paris Olympics could join a longer list of Games marred by scandal

Associated Press  

The news that French law enforcement officials are looking into possible corruption in awarding contracts for the Paris Olympics threatens to place those Games on the ever-growing list of Olympics that have been tarnished by scandals. A look at notable bidding scandals of the 21st century: SALT LAKE CITY, 2002 — Possibly the most wide-ranging bidding scandal of all time …

Paris Olympics 2024 headquarters searched as part of corruption investigations
1 year, 6 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 headquarters searched as part of corruption investigations

The Hindu  

The headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics Organising Committee and those of its infrastructure partner were being searched by police on June 20 as part of investigations into alleged embezzlement of public funds and favouritism, prosecutors said. The National Financial Prosecutor's Office said the Paris 2024 headquarters were raided amid a preliminary investigation launched in 2017 into contracts made by …

Explainer- Tokyo Olympics scandal: What happened?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explainer- Tokyo Olympics scandal: What happened?

The Hindu  

The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unusual, and controversial, for a number of reasons. Several allegations centre around former Tokyo 2020 board member Haruyuki Takahashi, who has been arrested on claims he pocketed hundreds of millions of yen in sponsorship bribes. In 2019, the then-head of Japan’s Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, stepped down after French prosecutors launched an investigation into …

First Tokyo Olympic bribery verdict ends with no jail time
1 year, 8 months ago

First Tokyo Olympic bribery verdict ends with no jail time

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The first verdicts in the sprawling Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal were handed down Friday in Tokyo District Court, where defendants were found guilty but avoided jail time. The founder of Aoki Holdings, a manufacturer of affordable suits for businessmen, was found guilty of handing over 28 million yen in bribes to an official of the Tokyo Olympic organizing …

Japan ad giant and other firms indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid-rigging
1 year, 10 months ago

Japan ad giant and other firms indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid-rigging

NPR  

Japan ad giant and other firms indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid-rigging Enlarge this image toggle caption Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu and five other firms have been indicted for alleged bid-rigging in the run-up to the 2021 summer Olympics. The complaints say that Dentsu, its …

A corruption scandal has added a dark footnote to the Tokyo Olympics
2 years, 2 months ago

A corruption scandal has added a dark footnote to the Tokyo Olympics

NPR  

A corruption scandal has added a dark footnote to the Tokyo Olympics A corruption scandal has ensnared a powerful former Tokyo Olympics organizer, and the corporate sponsors accused of bribing him. As a bribery scandal unfolds, NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Tokyo that the scandal is a dark footnote to last year's controversial Summer Games that were held amid a …

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy
2 years, 2 months ago

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The bribery scandal tied to the Tokyo Olympics won’t go away, sullying the legacy of the organizing committee as Japan continues in talks with the International Olympic Committee to land the 2030 Winter Olympics for Sapporo. Japanese media reports said prosecutors raided the offices of ADK and Tokyo-based doll maker Sun Arrow, which produced the Tokyo Olympic and …

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy
2 years, 2 months ago

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The bribery scandal tied to …

Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal
2 years, 3 months ago

Publishing executive charged in Tokyo Olympic bribes scandal

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A top executive at a major Japanese publisher was charged Tuesday with bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member. The charges against Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, a major figure in Japan’s movie and entertainment industry, are the latest in the unfolding corruption scandal related to last year’s Tokyo Summer Games. Takahashi, a former executive at advertising company Dentsu who …

Deepening Tokyo Olympics Bribery Scandal Casts Shadow over 2030 Bid
2 years, 4 months ago

Deepening Tokyo Olympics Bribery Scandal Casts Shadow over 2030 Bid

News 18  

A bribery scandal engulfing last summer’s pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games has thrown a dark cloud over Sapporo’s 2030 bid and raised fresh questions in Japan about hosting the Olympics again. The Asahi Shimbun daily in an editorial urged Sapporo to “hold off" on its 2030 bid until the scandal had been “resolved". Last year, the Asahi called for the Tokyo Olympics …

Tokyo Olympics sponsorship scandal widens with more arrests
2 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics sponsorship scandal widens with more arrests

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Bribery allegations against a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member widened Tuesday as Japanese prosecutors “re-arrested” Haruyuki Takahashi in a case involving suspected payments from a publisher which became a sponsor for the Games. The latest allegations center on 76 million yen Takahashi received from Tokyo-based publishing company Kadokawa, according to Tokyo District prosecutors. The sponsorship allowed Kadokawa, …

Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
2 years, 4 months ago

Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

A former Tokyo Olympics organising committee board member and three people from a clothing company, which was a surprise sponsor of the 2020 Games, were arrested on bribery suspicions on August 17. “Haruyuki Takahashi, a former executive at advertising company Dentsu, is suspected of receiving bribes from the former head of Aoki Holdings Inc. and two company employees,” the prosecutors’ …

Tokyo Olympics Executive Arrested Over Bribery Allegations
2 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Executive Arrested Over Bribery Allegations

News 18  

A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, prosecutors said, along with three other men connected to the scandal. Explainer: Why Has FIFA Suspended AIFF and What Will be The Consequences Haruyuki Takahashi allegedly received $380,000 from high-street business suit retailer Aoki Holdings, an official partner of last year’s pandemic-delayed 2020 Games. The …

100 Days: Tokyo Olympics marked by footnotes and asterisks
3 years, 9 months ago

100 Days: Tokyo Olympics marked by footnotes and asterisks

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tokyo pitched itself as “a safe pair of hands” when it was awarded the Olympics 7 1/2 years ago. Japan’s vaccine rollout has been almost nonexistent, few will get shots before the Olympics open, and Tokyo has raised its “alert level” with another wave predicted about the time of the opening ceremony. “I think the government knows full …

Weightlifting could lose Olympics spot due to corruption: IOC
4 years, 7 months ago

Weightlifting could lose Olympics spot due to corruption: IOC

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said that weightlifting could lose its place in future Olympic Games if the investigations into the sports' international federation reveal more corruption. RELATED| Lead investigator Richard McLaren said the probe into the body's affairs, under former president Tamas Ajan, uncovered $10.4 million of unaccounted money, vote-buying and evidence of close to 40 positive doping …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: City on course to deliver unique Games despite initial hiccups in preparation
5 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: City on course to deliver unique Games despite initial hiccups in preparation

Firstpost  

The organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have recovered from the initial hurdles and are now on track to complete all preparations on schedule Tokyo: When Tokyo was awarded the rights to the 2020 Olympics in Buenos Aires six years ago, it was hoped that Japan’s reputation for efficiency and the bid’s promise of a “compact games” could ensure a smooth …

Japanese Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal
5 years, 9 months ago

Japanese Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tsunekazu Takeda is stepping down as the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee amid a vote-buying scandal that French investigators suspect helped Tokyo land next year’s Olympics. “The IOC takes note with the greatest respect of the decision taken by Mr. Takeda to resign as an IOC Member,” the Olympic body said in a statement. “Our respect of …

Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda resigns amid bribery scandal
5 years, 9 months ago

Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda resigns amid bribery scandal

The Hindu  

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee said on Tuesday he would step down in June, as French authorities probe his involvement in payments made before Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Summer Games. “On June 27, my term will expire,” Tsunekazu Takeda said at a meeting of the Japan Olympic Committee in Tokyo. READ | Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France …

Tokyo Olympics head says organising committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda doesn't need to quit over corruption 'reports'
5 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics head says organising committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda doesn't need to quit over corruption 'reports'

Firstpost  

Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, being probed for suspected corruption, does not need to step down from his role with the Tokyo 2020 organising committee Tokyo: Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, being probed for suspected corruption, does not need to step down from his role with the Tokyo 2020 organising committee because current “reports” do not justify action, …

Takeda corruption probe sullies 2020 Tokyo Olympics and IOC
6 years ago

Takeda corruption probe sullies 2020 Tokyo Olympics and IOC

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tsunekazu Takeda, the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee and a powerful IOC member, again denied corruption allegations against him, suggesting on Tuesday that any guilt was with others at the Japanese body. “I am very sorry for having caused concern for those working very hard to prepare for Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics and Paralympics,” Takeda said, speaking only …

Japan's Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies corruption allegations linked to 2020 Tokyo Games bid
6 years ago

Japan's Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies corruption allegations linked to 2020 Tokyo Games bid

Firstpost  

French investigating magistrates have indicted Tsunekazu Takeda as they probe two payments made before Tokyo was chosen to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Tokyo: The head of Japan’s Olympic Committee on Tuesday denied involvement in a suspect payment made before Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Games, while apologising for any possible impact on the hosting of the event. “There are …

Japan Olympic chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies wrongdoing after being indicted for corruption
6 years ago

Japan Olympic chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies wrongdoing after being indicted for corruption

Firstpost  

Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda on Friday denied bribery or any wrongdoing after being indicted in France for corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid. Tokyo: Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda on Friday denied bribery or any wrongdoing after being indicted in France for corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid. Takeda said he had cooperated …

Olympics 2020: Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France for corruption
6 years ago

Olympics 2020: Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France for corruption

The Hindu  

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee has been indicted in Paris for “active corruption” in connection with the awarding of the 2020 Olympics to Tokyo, a French judicial source said Friday. Tsunekazu Takeda, 71, was indicted on December 10 by investigating magistrates looking into a suspect payment of nearly two million euros made before the Japanese capital was chosen to …

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