Japan's antitrust watchdog has taken action against four major domestic brewers. The watchdog raided these companies over suspected cartel activity. The suspected activity involves retail beer pricing.
Sources familiar with the matter have provided some information about the raids. The raids occurred on October 7.
Further details about the suspected cartel activity and the raids are available from the source.
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