According to the Kanto Regional Taxation Bureau, 22 soapland bathhouses and various other sex-related clubs, located near the East Exit of JR Omiya Station, concealed income of 400 million yen over a five-year period ending in 2010. Tax penalties totaling 100 million yen will be imposed and re-filing of statements is required.
The targeted clubs maintained two tax records, with the one shown to tax authorities containing significantly lower income figures.
An employee at a club identified as having concealed 100 million yen in revenue refused to offer comment on the matter.
