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Nuclear Watchdog Begins Inspection of Chubu Electric HQ over Data Fraud

The Nuclear Regulation Authority is investigating seismic data fraud since 2018 that may have underestimated risks at Hamaoka plant, with inspections expected to last several months.

Summary by The Japan Times
The probe is aimed at uncovering the circumstances surrounding and motives behind the earthquake risk data fraud concerning its Hamaoka nuclear power plant.

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On the 26th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority began an on-site inspection of Chubu Electric Power's headquarters in Nagoya City in relation to the issue of the company's fraudulent manipulation of data related to the seismic design of the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant (Shizuoka Prefecture). In addition to interviewing employees, the authority will also check the records of the examination materials submitted to the Nuclear Regulation Authority and…

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熊本日日新聞社 broke the news in on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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