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Jun 25, 2025

Japan FTC hits Dentsu, others with 3.3 billion yen penalty over Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging

Citing violations of the Antimonopoly Act, Japan's Fair Trade Commission fined Dentsu and six other firms ¥3.3 billion (US$22.8 mil) for bid-rigging tied to the Tokyo Olympics. Dentsu is contesting the 'discrepancies'.

Photo: Japan's FTC

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