TOKYO (TR) – Following the arrest of a Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. employee for the alleged drugging and robbery of elderly clients in Hiroshima City, the company announced on Wednesday that it would strengthen its management practices, reports NHK (Nov. 6).
Between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on July 28, Yusei Kajiwara, 29, allegedly gave sleeping pills to the couple, aged in their 80s, at their home in Nishi Ward.
With the pair in a drowsy state, he is then alleged to have stolen approximately 26 million yen in cash and a Boston bag before setting the house on fire.
The couple noticed the fire and fled. They were not injured, police said previously.
Upon his arrest on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder and arson in an inhabited building, Kajiwara said, “I don’t want to say anything right now.”
Nomura Securities dismissed Kajiwara in August.
In response to this, the company revealed that as a temporary measure it has introduced new rules, such as requiring sales department employees to obtain prior approval from their superiors when visiting customers’ homes.
Nomura also plans to strengthen management at its sales offices, including an increase in monitoring of employees and the tasks they are conducting during their visits to customers.
A representative from Nomura commented, “We deeply apologize to the victimized customers and all related parties for the inconvenience and concern caused. We will continue to fully cooperate with the police investigation.”
