Budget Sushi Mogul Accused Of Stealing Trade Secrets
The man behind one of Japan's largest sushi chains is being accused of stealing trade secrets.
Tokyo police arrested the president of Kappa Sushi's operating company on Friday.
Tanabe Koki is suspected of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.
Investigators were following up on a complaint from Hama-sushi...a rival chain.
Tanabe worked there as an executive before joining Kappa Create.
Both companies operate conveyer-belt restaurants.
They provide a cheaper option for fans of the Japanese food staple...and competition is fierce.