More than 1.2 billion yen fine imposed on Mercedes-Benz Japanese subsidiary, highest amount ever. Untrue statements were found in the Japanese catalogs of some cars of the German luxury car maker Mercedes- Benz under the Unfair Representation Act.
The company ordered them to pay a fine of over 1.23 billion yen. This is the highest fine ever for violating the Act on Unjustifiable Premiums and Representations. The order was received bycedes-Benz Japan, the Japanese subsidiary.