Nomura responds to the arrest of a former employee involved in violent crimes, reinforcing security and oversight measures.
Nomura responds to the arrest of a former employee involved in violent crimes, reinforcing security and oversight measures.
Hiroshima Prefecture police arrest a former Nomura Securities employee on October 30, 2024, in connection with serious criminal charges. The arrest follows accusations of robbery, attempted murder, and arson involving an inhabited building. Nomura expressed deep concern over the incident and issued a formal apology to both its clients and those affected by the event.
The company emphasized its commitment to cooperating fully with law enforcement throughout the ongoing investigation. “We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy and apologize to our clients who this unfortunate situation has impacted,” the statement read. “We take this matter very seriously, and incidents of this nature should never occur at a financial institution entrusted with safeguarding its clients’ assets.”
In response to the arrest, Nomura announced a series of immediate internal measures to strengthen oversight and prevent any similar incidents in the future. The company has implemented new pre-approval procedures for Wealth Management employees who visit clients’ homes, designed to enhance security and ensure better accountability.
Additionally, the company will implement tighter monitoring of employee movements as part of a broader effort to increase transparency and oversight. Furthermore, Nomura has introduced a “block leave” policy, requiring employees to take mandatory periods of absence from work.
This initiative aims to detect any potential misconduct or irregularities. Alongside this, stricter evaluation processes for employee compliance and conduct will be rolled out, and the company will invest in comprehensive training programs to reinforce professional ethics and maintain high standards of behavior across its workforce.
To further address the situation, Nomura has dispatched a Senior Managing Director responsible for Wealth Management Retail Strategy to the company’s Hiroshima branch to oversee the ongoing response and ensure the swift resolution of any remaining concerns related to the incident.
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