Criminal Cartel

Rare criminal prosecution for unilateral conduct under the Anti-Monopoly Act

1. Reiwa 5 Special (Wa) No. 311, Violation of the Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 令和5特(わ)311 私的独占の禁止及び公正取引の確保に関する法律違反
4. VictimsNippon Special Gases Co.Kyoto Chemicals Ltd.DefendantsKorea Chem Japan K.K.Park Jin-hoPlaintiffsJapan Fair Trade CommissionProsecutorsKenji NakamuraJudgesHiroshi YamamotoInstitutionsTokyo District CourtJapan Fair Trade CommissionTokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
5. Case Tags: Antitrust;Japan-South Korea;Abuse of Dominance;Criminal Cartel