As highlighted in this prior post, approximately 5 years ago, Japan-based Toyota Motor Company disclosed as follows.
“In April 2020, Toyota reported possible anti-bribery violations related to a Thai subsidiary to the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and is cooperating with their investigations. The investigations could result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties, fines or other sanctions, or litigation by the DOJ or the SEC. Toyota cannot predict the scope, duration or outcome of the matter at this time.”
This prior post foreshadowed Toyota’s potential FCPA scrutiny and this article highlights the civil suit that may have prompted Toyota’s disclosure.
Toyota recently disclosed:
“In April 2020, Toyota reported possible anti-bribery violations related to a Thai subsidiary to the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and has been cooperating with these investigations. In June 2025, the DOJ informed Toyota that it has closed its investigation into the matter. Investigations by governmental authorities related to these matters could result in the imposition of penalties, fines or other sanctions, or litigation. Toyota cannot predict the scope, duration or outcome of these matters at this time.”
