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Fujitsu Chair Resigns Over Misconduct Amid Horizon Scandal

6/16/2026

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Hidenori Furuta resigned as Fujitsu chair in Japan on 16 June 2026 after the board uncovered his inappropriate conduct toward women.
His departure joins recent Japanese executive exits over gender-based misconduct, such as allegations against Honda and Eneos leaders.
Fujitsu still faces scrutiny for its Horizon system that mis-recorded UK Post Office transactions, causing 900 wrongful convictions, and has not contributed to the £1.5 billion victim compensation fund.

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Hidenori Furuta resigned as Fujitsu chair in Japan on 16 June 2026 after the board uncovered his inappropriate conduct toward women.
His departure joins recent Japanese executive exits over gender-based misconduct, such as allegations against Honda and Eneos leaders.
Fujitsu still faces scrutiny for its Horizon system that mis-recorded UK Post Office transactions, causing 900 wrongful convictions, and has not contributed to the £1.5 billion victim compensation fund.