KDDI Corporation
Investigation Results by the Special Investigation Committee
As a result of the investigation into fictitious circular transactions related to KDDI conducted from January 14 to March 31, 2026, it was found that the matter was not organizational, about 99.7% of sales were fictitious transactions, and measures to prevent recurrence will be formulated.
Key Figures
- Investigation period: 2026-01-14 to 2026-03-31
- Sales subject to correction: ▲246.1 billion yen
- Ratio of sales from fictitious circular transactions: Approximately 99.7%
AI要約
Investigation Overview and Results
The Special Investigation Committee was commissioned by KDDI on January 14, 2026, to investigate fictitious circular transactions without substance at Biglobe and G-Plan. The investigation period spanned from January 14 to March 31, 2026, during which electronic data was collected, and hearings and surveys of related parties were conducted. The investigation revealed that fictitious circular transactions, led by G-Plan, had been continuously conducted from August 2018 to December 2025, with about 99.7% of sales recognized as fictitious. However, it was confirmed that this was not an organizational issue.
Impact Amount and Recurrence Prevention Measures
The accounting impact amounts to a sales correction of ▲246.1 billion yen, a gross profit correction of ▲49.9 billion yen, and an external leakage amount of ▲32.9 billion yen. The investigation clarified the roles and motives of involved parties and analyzed causes of fraud risk and countermeasures to avoid detection of fictitious circular transactions. Going forward, effective recurrence prevention measures tailored to the management systems of each group company will be formulated and steadily implemented, with strong expectations for progress.
