TOKYO -- Takeshi Niinami has stepped down as chairman of Japanese beverage maker Suntory Holdings amid a police investigation into his alleged purchase of a supplement that is potentially illegal in Japan, the company said on Tuesday.
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Suntory chairman steps down amid illegal drug-related police probe
Takeshi Niinami is a top business leader and government panel member
Takeshi Niinami has stepped down as chairman of Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings amid a police investigation into his alleged purchase of a potentially illegal supplement. (Photo by Jun Takai)
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