[Breaking News]Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 23 Kyodo - Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million). (Kyodo)

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference. Photo shows from right: Kan Mabara, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Bradford O'Hearn, President of Prudential Holdings of Japan; and Hiromitsu Tokumaru, incoming President of Prudential Life Insurance.=January 23,2026,Tokyo

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference. Photo shows from right: Kan Mabara, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Bradford O'Hearn, President of Prudential Holdings of Japan; and Hiromitsu Tokumaru, incoming President of Prudential Life Insurance.=January 23,2026,Tokyo

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference. Photo shows from right: Kan Mabara, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Bradford O'Hearn, President of Prudential Holdings of Japan; and Hiromitsu Tokumaru, incoming President of Prudential Life Insurance.=January 23,2026,Tokyo

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference. Photo shows from right: Kan Mabara, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Bradford O'Hearn, President of Prudential Holdings of Japan; and Hiromitsu Tokumaru, incoming President of Prudential Life Insurance.=January 23,2026,Tokyo

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference. Photo shows from right: Kan Mabara, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Bradford O'Hearn, President of Prudential Holdings of Japan; and Hiromitsu Tokumaru, incoming President of Prudential Life Insurance.=January 23,2026,Tokyo

Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara (far R) bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara (R) bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - The theme zodiac horse-dough sculpture works created by artist Kan Zongqin were exhibited in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 17, 2026.

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - The theme zodiac horse-dough sculpture works created by artist Kan Zongqin were exhibited in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 17, 2026.

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - The theme zodiac horse-dough sculpture works created by artist Kan Zongqin were exhibited in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 17, 2026.

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - The theme zodiac horse-dough sculpture works created by artist Kan Zongqin were exhibited in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 17, 2026.

White House

White House

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) shakes hands with President Donald Trump during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House Jan. 14, 2026. Trump signed a bill allowing schools to serve whole and 2% milk. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dead.

Architect Yasuda receives Isamu Noguchi Award

Architect Yasuda receives Isamu Noguchi Award

Japanese Architect Kan Yasuda gives a speech after receiving the Isamu Noguchi Award during a ceremony held at the late sculptor Noguchi's museum in New York on Nov. 17, 2025.

Architect Yasuda receives Isamu Noguchi Award

Architect Yasuda receives Isamu Noguchi Award

Japanese Architect Kan Yasuda poses for a photo after receiving the Isamu Noguchi Award during a ceremony held at the late sculptor Noguchi's museum in New York on Nov. 17, 2025.

Architect Yasuda receives Isamu Noguchi Award

Architect Yasuda receives Isamu Noguchi Award

Japanese Architect Kan Yasuda gives a speech after receiving the Isamu Noguchi Award during a ceremony held at the late sculptor Noguchi's museum in New York on Nov. 17, 2025.

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Israeli people are pictured during a rally protesting against Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 9, 2025. The Israeli army's planned takeover of Gaza City is expected to take at least six months, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday evening. The Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City has drawn condemnation both domestically and internationally, with critics arguing it violates international law, worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire. Meanwhile, thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv's "Hostages Square" Saturday evening, calling for an end to the war through an agreement that would secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Israeli people are pictured during a rally protesting against Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 9, 2025. The Israeli army's planned takeover of Gaza City is expected to take at least six months, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday evening. The Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City has drawn condemnation both domestically and internationally, with critics arguing it violates international law, worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire. Meanwhile, thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv's "Hostages Square" Saturday evening, calling for an end to the war through an agreement that would secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Israeli people are pictured during a rally protesting against Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 9, 2025. The Israeli army's planned takeover of Gaza City is expected to take at least six months, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday evening. The Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City has drawn condemnation both domestically and internationally, with critics arguing it violates international law, worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire. Meanwhile, thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv's "Hostages Square" Saturday evening, calling for an end to the war through an agreement that would secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Israeli people are pictured during a rally protesting against Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 9, 2025. The Israeli army's planned takeover of Gaza City is expected to take at least six months, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday evening. The Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City has drawn condemnation both domestically and internationally, with critics arguing it violates international law, worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire. Meanwhile, thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv's "Hostages Square" Saturday evening, calling for an end to the war through an agreement that would secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Gaza City Takeover-Protest - Tel Aviv

Israeli people are pictured during a rally protesting against Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 9, 2025. The Israeli army's planned takeover of Gaza City is expected to take at least six months, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Saturday evening. The Israeli army's decision to take over Gaza City has drawn condemnation both domestically and internationally, with critics arguing it violates international law, worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire. Meanwhile, thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv's "Hostages Square" Saturday evening, calling for an end to the war through an agreement that would secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

This photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows a building damaged in an Iranian missile attack in Petah Tikva, central Israel. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

This photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows a building damaged in an Iranian missile attack in Petah Tikva, central Israel. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Members of Israeli security and rescue forces evacuate a woman at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Petah Tikva, central Israel, on June 16, 2025. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

This photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows a room damaged in an Iranian missile attack in Haifa, northern Israel. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by Rami Shlush/ JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces evacuate a woman at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Petah Tikva, central Israel, on June 16, 2025. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

This photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows a building damaged in an Iranian missile attack in Haifa, northern Israel. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by Rami Shlush/ JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

A man is pictured at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Haifa, northern Israel, June 16, 2025. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by Rami Shlush/ JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Two men are pictured through a broken car at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Haifa, northern Israel, June 16, 2025. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by Rami Shlush/ JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Petah Tikva, central Israel, on June 16, 2025. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Iranian Missile Attack Casualties - Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces evacuate a woman at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Petah Tikva, central Israel, on June 16, 2025. Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Photo by JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows buildings damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows a building damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows buildings damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene where buildings were damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel, on June 15, 2025. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows buildings damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows a barber shop damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Rehovot, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows a building damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows buildings damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows a building damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Bat Yam

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene where buildings were damaged by a missile fired from Iran in Bat Yam, central Israel, on June 15, 2025. According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, the death toll from Iran's strikes since Friday has reached 14. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM