The bereaved family of a former adviser to Japanese machinery maker Ohkawara Kakohki, who died while being wrongfully charged with illegal exports, plans to file a damages lawsuit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/27/japan/crime-legal/ohkawara-kakohki-family-lawsuit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #ohkawarakakohki #japanesecourts #japanesepolice
Family of late Ohkawara executive to file suit over judges' decisions

The family of Shizuo Aishima, who died before charges against him were dropped, is seeking ¥170 million in damages from the state.

The Japan Times