Togo Fujita、president of EHomes Inc.

At the first session of his Tokyo District Court trial, Fujita admitted his company falsely stated it had ¥50 million in capital when it had only ¥23 million. The ¥50 million figure is the minimum required for certification.

"I am deeply sorry and apologize to those involved," Fujita said.

EHomes failed to spot faked quake-resistance data in 37 of the 99 buildings that Aneha designed since 1996. Fujita was arrested April 26 after he fell under scrutiny in connection with the Aneha scandal.

EHomes' inspection license was revoked by the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry in May, and the company went out of business.

The Japan Times Weekly: July 15, 2006
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