Arrested a former Japan Trade Insurance advisor Suspected bid obstruction August 29, 15:24

Former advisor of Japan Investment Insurance, a government-funded company, leaked technical evaluation standards, etc., which are important for bidding, to vendors over the bid for system development during his tenure. Arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Mr. Izumi Asahara (72), former adviser of “Japan Trade Insurance”, which provides insurance for Japanese companies doing business overseas, was arrested.

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation, in March, Ototoshi who was in office, a proposal for leaking technical evaluation criteria, etc., which are emphasized when bidding, over the bidding on in-house system development, is advantageous for examination Or have been suspected of obstructing bids.

The winning bid is over 5 billion yen, and it is our policy to send out documents on the grounds of suspicion of obstructing the bidding of three employees of the information system company in Tokyo's Chiyoda-ku who have made a successful bid.

“NIPPON TRADE INSURANCE” set up a research committee on this tender and compiled a report last year, in which `` originally undisclosed examination / evaluation standards were provided, and the fair implementation of the tender was significantly impaired. Asahara former counselor was canceled the counselor's contract.

On the other hand, Former Asahara advised in the report, “I just reviewed and advised on the proposal”.

“Japan Trade Insurance” told NHK that the former adviser was arrested, “I am very surprised that it was a fact that I was really regretted. I would like to cooperate fully if the investigation proceeds.” is.