A doctor and former associate professor at a medical institution of the prestigious Kyoto University was arrested Sunday for allegedly receiving bribes in the form of luxury bags and other items worth about ¥300,000 from a medical equipment trader in exchange for ensuring the company was favored in receiving orders from the university for its equipment.
Akira Marui, 47, is suspected of receiving three foreign-brand items, including a wheeled carry-on bag and a suitcase, in October 2012 and September 2013 from Kozo Nishimura, 39, an employee of Nishimura Kikai Co., who was also arrested Sunday, police said.
Marui allegedly helped ensure the Kyoto-based company received orders for medical equipment for use in a research project on vascular regenerative medicine at Kyoto University Hospital's Institute for Advancement of Clinical and Translational Science, where he was responsible for selecting the equipment, the Kyoto Prefectural Police said.