朝日新聞6/11/2026Crime1 min readJapan
Company President Arrested for Practicing Law Without a License in Nagoya
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- The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department arrested Takutoku Numa (58), president of "Eco Work Research & Consulting," on suspicion of violating the Lawyers Act for engaging in legal work without a license.
- Numa allegedly drafted legal documents and negotiated agreements for five companies between May 2022 and March 2026.
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The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department arrested Takutoku Numa (58), president of the investigation company "Eco Work Research & Consulting," on suspicion of violating the Lawyers Act. Numa is accused of practicing law without a license.
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弁護士資格がないのに法律事務をしたとして、名古屋地検特捜部は11日、調査会社「エコワークリサーチ＆コンサルティング」（名古屋市中区）の代表取締役、沼卓徳（たくとく）容疑者（58）=愛知県一宮市=を弁護士法違反の疑いで逮捕し、発表した。認否は明らかにしていない。
発表によると、沼容疑者は弁護士資格がないのに、2022年5月ごろ～26年3月ごろ、報酬を得る目的で、業として、5社の会社役員から依頼を受け、民事訴訟の訴状や答弁書を作成して裁判所に提出したり、債権債務に関する合意書を作って相手会社と交渉したりした疑いがある。
ホームページなどによると、容疑者の会社は1999年創業。裁判証拠の収集や浮気調査などを行っているという。
Open Questions
- What is Numa's plea regarding the charges?
- What specific legal actions did Numa take for the five companies?
- What was the total amount of compensation received by Numa?
- Were any other individuals involved or aware of Numa's actions?
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