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The person involved is Mr. X (SCOA Treasurer), and a total outflow of approximately 3.9 million USD was identified. Misconduct was also found at Sanyo Kikai Kogyo outside of SCOA, and a special loss was recorded. As a recurrence-prevention measure, a fundamental review of cash management systems will be announced by mid-November 2026. Details are described in the published investigation report.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Investigation\nThe Special Investigation Committee examined allegations that Mr. X, who served as SCOA's financial officer, privately diverted funds. The covered period is from September 1, 2024 onward, and the total outflow was assessed at 3.9 million USD. In addition to SCOA, misconduct was discovered at Sanyo Kikai Kogyo Co., Ltd., and a special loss of 618 million yen was recorded. The investigation used digital forensics, interviews, and questionnaires, and recurrence-prevention measures will be announced by mid-November 2026.\n\n### Recurrence-Prevention Measures and Impact\nRecommendations include a fundamental overhaul of cash management systems, proper management of authentication methods and access rights, review of segregation of duties, introduction of independent verification procedures, strengthening group-wide controls, enhancement of internal audit functions, and reinforcement of compliance promotion. Particular focus is on revoking retired employee IDs, appropriate management of shared and emergency IDs, and ensuring the effectiveness of multi-approval processes.","jir_financial_highlights":"Special loss recorded: 618 million yen (Recorded in the financial period)\nMisappropriated outflow amount (SCOA): 3,900,000 USD (Occurrence period: 2026-06 to 2026-09)\nConverted amount in Japanese yen: approx. 600 hundred million yen plus several thousand yen (Converted at average rate during period: 157.50 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SanyoTrading, #SpecialInvestigation, #InternalControl, #ESGIncidentResponse","jir_key_figures":"Total misappropriated outflow: 3,900,000 USD (SCOA affected)\nSpecial loss recorded: 618 million yen\nConverted amount: approx. 600 hundred million yen plus several thousand yen (average rate during period: 157.50 yen)","jir_meta_title":"Sanyo Trading Co., Ltd. \u2014 Notice of Receipt and Publication of Special Investigation Report | November 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sanyo Trading Co., Ltd. has received and published the Special Investigation Committee's report confirming private diversion of SCOA funds, misconduct at Sanyo Kikai Kogyo, recording of a special loss, and plans for recurrence-prevention measures. 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