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Japan raids beer giants over alleged price cartel

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Briefings

Japanese beverage giants Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory are under investigation for suspected price collusion to violate anti-monopoly laws. The investigation began in 2026, with the specific date of the raid not provided in the available evidence. The central finding is the suspicion of a price hike conspiracy among these four major companies. The evidence is limited to the allegation of collusion and the timing of the investigation, with no details on the specific price increase amounts or the outcome of the investigation.

Key points

• Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory are under investigation for suspected price collusion.
• The investigation was initiated in 2026, but the specific date of the raid is not provided in the evidence.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to the allegation of collusion and the timing of the investigation. Specific details such as the exact price increase amounts, the number of companies involved in the alleged conspiracy, and the outcome of the investigation are not provided.

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