Aoki asked for favors from Tokyo Olympic exec until just before Games began

Japanese apparel-maker Aoki Holdings had asked for favors for its Olympic-related business from Haruyuki Takahashi, who served as an executive for the Tokyo Games organizing committee, until just before the opening of the sporting event, informed sources said Saturday.

Public prosecutors believe the firm had relied on Takahashi for not only sponsorship selection but also a wide-range of pursuits, including sales of officially licensed products.