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Albatross CEO Arrested for Illegal Lawyer Referrals

2/3/2026

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  • Shinji Tanimoto, president of Albatross Co., and his wife Shiori were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly violating attorneys law by arranging referrals.
  • The Metropolitan Police said they received 16,500 yen per referral for connecting six clients, including a public servant, to lawyers.
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