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Evidence No.41
Evidence No.41

Evidence No.41

[Maeda Corporation Compliance Hotline (Identified Report)] Inquiry Received

Date/Time: April 11, 2025, 18:56

From: ATOMURA atomura.k-gs@nhk.or.jp

To: Shunsuke Kimura shukku9998@gmail.com

Mr. Kimura,

This is Atomura from NHK.

I apologize for the delayed reply.

At the very least, the fact that the Consumer Affairs Agency is taking action is significant, isn’t it?

Also, if you learn more about the results of this process, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

Thank you very much for your continued cooperation.

Sincerely,

Atomura

Keisuke Atomura

NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station

[Redacted for privacy]

TEL: [Redacted for privacy]

FAX: [Redacted for privacy]

Mobile: [Redacted for privacy]

📘 OECD/UNCAC Legal Reference

  • OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
    • Chapter II (General Policies), Paragraph 10–11: Enterprises should establish effective internal reporting channels and must not subject workers to disciplinary measures for good-faith whistleblowing.
    • Chapter III (Disclosure): Enterprises are expected to disclose timely and accurate information regarding matters that could significantly affect stakeholders, including responses to whistleblower cases.
  • UNCAC (United Nations Convention against Corruption)
    • Article 13 (Participation of Society): Calls for enabling cooperation with media and civil society to ensure transparency and accountability.
    • Article 33 (Protection of Reporting Persons): States Parties shall consider measures to protect reporting persons from unjustified treatment when reporting in good faith.

📎 The original Japanese evidence document (PDF) is attached below for reference.

Date
2025/04/11 6:56 PM (GMT+9)
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🟫 NHK

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Summary

NHK recognized the initiation of this investigation as a turning point in the whistleblower case and requested continued updates on the outcome and possible consequences.

Title

NHK Acknowledges Government Action as a Significant Development in Whistleblower Case