Murakami likely to be grilled over possible insider trading

Murakami likely to be grilled over possible insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - Prosecutors are expected to question investment fund operator Yoshiaki Murakami (photo) shortly as they investigate whether his fund engaged in insider trading in connection with its purchases of shares in Nippon Broadcasting System Inc., sources familiar with the matter said on June 2.

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