Suntory Beverage & Food Limited CEO resigns over allegations of purchasing illegal health products

On September 2, Japanese beverage manufacturer Suntory Beverage & Food Limited announced that Takashi Sinha has resigned as President and CEO, effective September 1. The announcement stated that the company received a report on August 22 from the police regarding an investigation into Takashi Sinha concerning his purchase of illegal health products. The company believes that strict compliance with laws and regulations is the most basic requirement; therefore, without waiting for the investigation results, the company considers Takashi Sinha's actions to indicate a lack of understanding of health products, making it impossible for him to continue in his position. After discussions with Takashi Sinha, he resigned for personal reasons