JR Hokkaido President Yasuyuki Watari apologized for bid-rigging allegations in the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project. The Fair Trade Commission is investigating 9 companies, including JR Hokkaido's subsidiary, for suspected violations of the Anti-Monopoly Act. Local governments expressed concern over project impact and cost justification.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has begun an investigation into suspected bid-rigging concerning track-laying construction for the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension. Allegations suggest companies divided contracts for the 10-section project, with high winning bid rates observed for completed sections.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating nine construction companies and the Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency for alleged bid-rigging in contracts for the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project. The companies are suspected of coordinating bids to limit competition for track laying work, with some contracts exceeding 94% of their value.
