An American Toyota executive was recently arrested in Japan as reported by CNN Money. The article described that the executive, was allegedly arrested due to some issues with narcotics.
Julie Hamp, the said executive, was just recently appointed as Toyota’s Chief Communications Officer and had moved to Japan. As there aren’t a lot of details out there yet, Toyota’s President, Akio Toyoda, released a press statement.
The good folks at Toyota are supporting Julie through this time and will be awaiting for the complete investigation to be done by the proper authorities.
I apologize for the confusion caused by recent events.
At this point, we do not have access to all the facts, and I don’t think I will be able to explain the situation to you adequately. But I feel that it is important to address this issue publicly in my own words. – Akio Toyoda
It was alleged that Julie imported in oxycodone from the US which is legal there with a prescription. In Japan, it is classified as a narcotics.
