NHK has disciplined the former deputy director of NHK Asahikawa Broadcasting Station, who was arrested for shoplifting goods at a recycling shop in May and was subsequently dismissed, for two months.

A male employee in his 50s, who was the deputy director of NHK Asahikawa Broadcasting Station, was arrested on suspicion of stealing three items such as water bottles at a recycling shop in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido in May, and was subsequently not charged. I did.



NHK has decided that it is a heavy responsibility to seriously damage the social credibility of the association while being in a position to guide and thoroughly enforce compliance, and has disciplined the former deputy director for two months.



The former Deputy Director submitted a retirement request on the 17th after being notified of the disposition.



NHK says, "We deeply apologize to the people involved in the damaged stores and the viewers. We will strive to ensure the compliance awareness of our staff."