Today, a former Nomura Securities employee was formally charged by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police on suspicion of robbery, attempted murder and arson of a residential building.
Nomura said:
“We would like to express our sincere sympathy and apologize to our customers who suffered because of this incident. We also apologize to everyone affected by the inconvenience this is causing.
To reassure our customers and regain their trust, we implement strict measures to ensure more robust internal systems.
We remain committed to strengthening our customer-centric approach to create an environment where customers can feel comfortable working with us.”
On October 30, 2024, a former employee of Nomura Securities was arrested by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police.
Nomura has introduced new pre-approval rules governing visits by Wealth Management staff to client homes for the foreseeable future. The company is also tightening rules on tracking employee movements to ensure stronger and more effective oversight.