Mitsubishi Electric quality scandal widens to 70% of its Japan factories

New report finds 101 more cases of misconduct at maker of rail, factory equipment

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A number of quality control lapses have emerged at Mitsubishi Electric since 2018. (Photo by Yuta Fukushima)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric cheated on inspections and engaged in other bad behavior at 70% of its factories in Japan, according to the latest report in an ongoing investigation that points to deep-seated problems at one of the nation's leading industrial groups.

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