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Suntory CEO Resigns Amid Police Investigation on Supplements

9/2/2025

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Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami resigned on September 1 due to a police investigation into a questionable supplement purchase.
Niinami stated he believed the supplement was legal.
The investigation relates to cannabis components tied to a July arrest.
Suntory President Nobuhiro Torii commended Niinami's leadership and contributions.
Japan has stringent drug laws, with previous incidents involving other executives.

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Story summary

Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami resigned on September 1 due to a police investigation into a questionable supplement purchase.
Niinami stated he believed the supplement was legal.
The investigation relates to cannabis components tied to a July arrest.
Suntory President Nobuhiro Torii commended Niinami's leadership and contributions.
Japan has stringent drug laws, with previous incidents involving other executives.