Notice Regarding Change in Management Structure and Future Operations
Albatross Co., Ltd. changed its Representative Director to Yuka Hamada on April 1, 2026, following the indictment of the former CEO. The company will strengthen compliance and resume taking new clients for its retirement agency service, Momuri.
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April 23, 2026
To all concerned parties
Albatross Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yuka Hamada
Albatross Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) takes the fact that the company and its former Representative Director, Shinji Tanimoto, have been indicted for violating the Lawyers Act and the Act on Punishment of Organized Crimes very seriously.
We would also like to inform you that a review of our management structure was already implemented on April 1, 2026, prior to the indictment.
We deeply apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused to all our users and related parties at this time.
1. Our understanding of this matter
We take this indictment very seriously.
This indictment is related to the receipt of referral fees, and at this point in time, no judicial judgment has been shown regarding the 'Momuri' retirement agency service itself provided by our company.
2. Regarding the change in management structure
As of April 1, 2026, Shinji Tanimoto resigned as Representative Director, and Yuka Hamada took office as his successor.
Under the new management structure, and receiving advice from external experts, our company will thoroughly review and strengthen our legal compliance system and internal management system.
3. Regarding future operations
With the publication of this press release, we will resume accepting new applications for the retirement agency Momuri.
Moving forward, we will strive even further to conduct our business operations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, while working to prevent recurrences and restore trust.
To all concerned parties
Albatross Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yuka Hamada
Albatross Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) takes the fact that the company and its former Representative Director, Shinji Tanimoto, have been indicted for violating the Lawyers Act and the Act on Punishment of Organized Crimes very seriously.
We would also like to inform you that a review of our management structure was already implemented on April 1, 2026, prior to the indictment.
We deeply apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused to all our users and related parties at this time.
1. Our understanding of this matter
We take this indictment very seriously.
This indictment is related to the receipt of referral fees, and at this point in time, no judicial judgment has been shown regarding the 'Momuri' retirement agency service itself provided by our company.
2. Regarding the change in management structure
As of April 1, 2026, Shinji Tanimoto resigned as Representative Director, and Yuka Hamada took office as his successor.
Under the new management structure, and receiving advice from external experts, our company will thoroughly review and strengthen our legal compliance system and internal management system.
3. Regarding future operations
With the publication of this press release, we will resume accepting new applications for the retirement agency Momuri.
Moving forward, we will strive even further to conduct our business operations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, while working to prevent recurrences and restore trust.