Decision and Details
Acceptance of the Company's criminal complaint concerning bullion transactions
The Company delivered bullion but was unable to collect the sales proceeds. Following an investigation, it determined that the transactions constituted fraudulent acts through collusion among certain parties involved, in violation of Article 246, paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. It is pursuing criminal liability to protect its rights and restore its social credibility.
The formal acceptance of the complaint itself will have no impact on earnings. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Acceptance of the Company's criminal complaint concerning bullion transactions |
| Implementation Date | 19 August 2026 (actual date on which the complaint was formally accepted) |
| Amount | Amount of damage: ¥1,358,711,371; uncollected sales proceeds: ¥1,340 million |
| Quantity / scale | 61 bullion bars in total; 5 persons named in the complaint |
| Impact on Business Performance | The formal acceptance of the complaint itself will have no impact on earnings. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly. |
| Reason | The Company delivered bullion but was unable to collect the sales proceeds. Following an investigation, it determined that the transactions constituted fraudulent acts through collusion among certain parties involved, in violation of Article 246, paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. It is pursuing criminal liability to protect its rights and restore its social credibility. |
| Governing Rule | Criminal Code, Article 246, paragraph 1, and Article 60 |
| Related previous disclosures | “Notice Regarding the Background to the Delayed-Collection Transactions and Future Response” dated 4 February 2026 |
| Future plans | The Company will fully cooperate with the police and other investigative authorities in their investigations. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be disclosed promptly. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Company delivered bullion but was unable to collect the sales proceeds. Following an investigation, it determined that the transactions constituted fraudulent acts carried out through collusion among the parties involved, and is pursuing criminal liability to protect its rights and restore its social credibility.