1. 6 Mar 2024 Public Announcement of Employment Adjustment Subsidy Misuse
| Authority | Kanagawa Labour Bureau |
|---|---|
| Law / type | Employment-related Subsidies / Public Announcement of Employment Adjustment Subsidy Misuse |
| Summary | On April 25, 2026, the Kanagawa Labor Bureau published a list of businesses involved in false subsidy claims. Nakata Trading Co., Ltd., located at 922-6 Kawarimukai-cho, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, falsely claimed to have suspended operations to receive employment adjustment subsidies. The company, represented by CEO Kenji Numata, engaged in food wholesale and received 99,521,566 yen on March 6, 2026. The company created fraudulent application documents and falsely reported closures despite not suspending operations, leading to the improper receipt of the subsidy. The full amount has been repaid. The violation was documented in the official report titled 'List of businesses involved in improper subsidy claims (FY 2024)'. |
| Source | https://jsite.mhlw.go.jp/kanagawa-roudoukyoku/content/contents/001790093.pdf |