A game creator accused of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act in an insider trading case involving game development by major game company Square Enix has been held for the first time, and has admitted to the content of the indictment, saying that there is no doubt about it. rice field.
Defendant Yuji Naka (57), a former employee of major game company Square Enix and a game creator, said that companies in Tokyo and Nagoya are jointly developing new games with his company, based on inside information that has not yet been made public. In addition, he has been accused of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for illegally purchasing stocks of these companies.
At the first trial held at the Tokyo District Court, Nakamoto said, "There is no doubt," and admitted the content of the indictment.
In the opening statement, the prosecution said, "I was appointed as a senior manager because of my achievements in developing world-famous games as a game programmer at another major game maker. I accessed a site that posted 'Dragon Quest' and found out about the joint development of new works in the 'Final Fantasy series', so I purchased a total of 130,000 shares and earned a gain of over 20 million yen on sale." bottom.