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Real event · international · 2026-10-07

Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

Final verdict announced: October 8, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET

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Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

Asahi and Kirin confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.

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Japanese competition authorities conducted searches.

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