Prosecutors raid firms over rigging bids on bridge works

TOKYO, Japan - Officials from the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office enter the head office of Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. in Tokyo on May 23 after the Fair Trade Commission filed criminal complaints against eight heavy industry companies over bid-rigging practices related to bridge-construction projects. (Kyodo)

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