On the 25th, the Saitama Regional Prosecutor's Office dismissed Hidenoumi Takuya and Juryo Shiba, the sumo wrestlers who were sent documents for illegal gambling in Saitama Prefecture.

According to investigators, the two were sent documents last summer for illegal gambling at a store in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, using a pachislot machine that allows them to bet with cash.



The Saitama District Public Prosecutor's Office dismissed the charges on the 25th.



The prosecution has not disclosed the reason for the disposition.



The Japan Sumo Association has disciplined two people at its board meeting last month for being involved in illegal gambling.