Tokyo authorities considering criminal cases against advertising giants Dentsu, others

According to the sources, authorities are considering opening criminal cases against advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies for alleged bid-rigging linked to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Fair Trade Commission and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office are looking at the action against the six companies, which include ad agencies Hakuhodo and Tokyu Agency and event companies Cerespo, Fuji Creative and Same Two.

ADK Marketing Solutions is suspected of taking part in the bid-rigging, but it is expected to escape prosecution under a leniency program for companies that report their anti-competitive practices.

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