The ruling follows a landmark FTC decision that fined Dentsu and six industry peers a record ¥3.3 billion (US$22.3 million).
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Tokyo Court upholds ¥300 million penalty for Dentsu over Olympic bid-rigging
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'.
Tokyo Olympics bribery verdict: Former ADK president gets jail time
The Tokyo District Court has found Shinichi Ueno guilty of bribing a Tokyo Olympic official for soliciting favours and noted, "he [Ueno] repeatedly made unreasonable excuses, putting the blame unfairly on the subordinates and showing no signs of sincere remorse."
Dentsu, Hakuhodo, ADK to face criminal charges in Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging case
Charges are centered around companies and individuals illegally colluding in assigning contracts for the test events and the actual Games—trial and sentencing to follow.
Dentsu barred from bidding for Tokyo, Osaka govt contracts
As Japan continues the crackdown on all parties tainting the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Dentsu stands to be suspended from bidding for Tokyo and Osaka government contracts for a year.
Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging: ex-Dentsu, other ad execs arrested
The arrests come after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the Tokyo Games held in 2021 after a pandemic-driven postponement.
Dentsu admits to bid-rigging in Tokyo Olympics; charges for other arrests made
Dentsu joins rivals Hakuhodo and ADK in admission to collusion in the widening Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging and bribery case, but says there is "no factual basis for claims any employees have been arrested."
Tokyo Games bribery scandal: Hakuhodo reportedly confesses to rigging bids as probe widens
The news comes less than a month after ADK Holdings voluntarily confessed its culpability in the widening scandal, meanwhile Dentsu denies any knowledge of collusion.
Behind the Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal involving Dentsu, Hakuhodo and ADK
Less than two weeks after ad giants Dentsu, ADK and Hakuhodo were raided in Tokyo on alleged bid-rigging charges, we look at the troubled timeline of the tainted Games and whether it threatens Japan's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.
Dentsu, Hakuhodo raided as part of Tokyo 2020 corruption scandal
The ever-widening graft case of last year's Tokyo Olympics has Dentsu, ADK and Hakuhodo's offices being searched on grounds of rigging bids for test events.
Making her Olympic debut: Hello Kitty
Sanrio character's Team USA sponsorship includes promoting inclusivity along with apparel and toys.
Dentsu stock slide continues amid Olympics cancellation concerns
Shares traded down another 2.5% on Thursday, hitting fresh 7-year lows. The advertising network is banking on the Olympics to help it return to profitability.
The Olympic effect on Tokyo's events scene
Two major sporting events heading to Tokyo are causing meetings numbers and venue construction to spike.