Tokyo, November 20, 2024—Today a former employee of Nomura Securities was formally charged* by the Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors' Office on suspicion of robbery, attempted murder, and arson of an inhabited building.

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy and apologize to our clients who suffered because of this incident. We also apologize to all those affected by the trouble it is causing.

To reassure our clients and regain their trust, we are implementing strict measures to ensure more robust internal systems.

We remain committed to reinforcing our client-centric approach to create an environment where clients can feel at ease when working with us.