TOKYO -- Police in Tokyo have sent the case of former Olympus CEO Stefan Kaufmann to the Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion that he took possession of illegal drugs, a source close to the investigation confirmed on Tuesday.
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Stefan Kaufmann was asked to resign as Olympus CEO last month. (Photo by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Police in Tokyo have sent the case of former Olympus CEO Stefan Kaufmann to the Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion that he took possession of illegal drugs, a source close to the investigation confirmed on Tuesday.